BHS: Star Instruments

Much used in the English and French music, the viol and the harpsichord share a range of repertoire. This programme focuses on viol music set for the keyboard, in a variety of periods, from the beginning of a famous English viol school in the 16th century to the famous French viol master Forqueray from the 18th century. Marie van Rhijn (harpsichord) will perform these pieces along with arrangements she has prepared herself to further illustrate the fluidity of this repertoire which was often written for other basso continuo instruments such as the theorbo, organ and flute. Programme William Byrd (1543-1623) A lesson of voluntarie, from My Ladye Nevells Booke of Virginal Music Marin Marais (1656 – 1728) Pieces in B minor from Second livre de Pièces de viole Prélude, Courante , Sarabande, Menuets ,Gigue, Tombeau de Monsieur de Lully Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Forqueray (1699 – 1782) Suite No.3 in D major from Pièces de viole mises en pieces de clavecin La Ferrand, La Régente, La Tronchin, La Morangis ou La Plissay

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Tickets £10 and £6 students Booking Booking line: +44(0)20 7399 1953 Friends booking: Monday 16 November, 10am Public booking: Monday 30 November, 10am

Website
https://www.arttickets.org.uk/handel-hendrix-in-london/british-harpsichord-society-star-instruments

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000508?id=EVENT541310