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It’s easy when thinking of baroque music to lapse into the assumption that it all sounds pretty much the same. quite pretty. Nice. unthreatening. This festival sets out to shatter your assumptions and show the breadth and variety of baroque music. It showcases music written for specific groups of instruments, places secular music against sacred, and ceremonial against dance music. Come to a concert or two and you’ll soon see that far from being just nice, baroque music can be thrilling, angry, tragic and touching. You can also get involved and play the music yourself – if you’re an amateur musician, join us for our Baroque from Scratch event, or if you fancy exercising your vocal chords then come down on Saturday and tickle your tonsils with some Purcell choruses. and if you have a noisy toddler, then our always popular tots events on Saturday morning are the perfect way to unleash their musical talents! Whatever you choose to come to, there is one constant – the warmth, friendliness, expertise and musical brilliance of one of the world’s most distinctive ensembles, the orchestra of the age of enlightenment.
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Baroque.Contrasted.
W e d N e s d a y 6 a p r i l | 7pm , hall tWo
Baroque from Scratch
The festival kicks off with a chance for amateur adult musicians to play Handel’s Water Music and Fireworks Music, being rehearsed by and playing alongside oae musicians.Tickets: £9.50
Session lasts two hours including a short break. The session is led by OAE Leader Margaret Faultless.
Partcipants should pre-register with us by emailing your details, including instrument, to [email protected] or by calling 020 7239 9374. Places may be limited on some instruments.
t h u r s d a y 7 a p r i l | 6.45pm , hall oN e
Baroque Winds and Strings
pallavaci No Sinfonia Il Diocletaine corelli Sonata in D haN del Trio SonataFi Nger Sonata in Cvivaldi Concerto in D rV89stradella Sinfonia avanti Il Barcheggiotorelli Sinfonia in D
Soloists of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment:davi d Blackadder trumpet, aNthoNy roBsoN oboe, lisa BezNosi u k flute, margaret Fau ltless and
alisoN Bu ry violin, JoNathaN maNsoN cello,steveN devi N e keyboard
a rare chance to hear baroque chamber music for flute, oboe, trumpet, violins and continuo, written by some major names from the baroque era. Concert lasts one hour and is introduced from the stage by musicians.Tickets: £9.50, £14.50 (£6.50 Saver Seat)—8pm , st paNcras room
Get to know: Baroque Strings
Join us for an informal talk and demonstration with oae musicians, Jonathan Manson and elizabeth Kenny, looking at the baroque cello and an instrument which always arouses great interest: the theorbo.Tickets: £6.50 (£4.50 when booked with an evening concert, excluding saver seat)
th u rsday 7 apri l | 8.45pm , hall oN e
Baroque Strings
ucelli N i aria quinta Sopra La Bergamascacastello Sonata decima gaBri eli Sonata for cello and continuo in G meru la Chiacona corelli Trio Sonata op.3 No.1 in FzamBoN i Sonata No.8 in F from Sonate d’Intavolatura de Leutolocatelli Trio sonata op.8 No.7 in a vivaldi Variations on La Folia
Soloists of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment:margaret Fau ltless and alisoN Bu ry violins, JoNathaN maNsoN cello, el izaBeth keN Ny theorbo, steveN devi N e keyboard
Contrasting with the earlier concert, this programme features music for strings from 17th and 18th century Italy, and concludes with the famous La Folia (madness) variations. You’ll be humming the tune for days! Concert lasts one hour and is introduced from the stage by musicians.Tickets: £9.50, £14.50 (£6.50 Saver Seat) —9.45pm The AftershowJoin oae players for a short and informal free performance in the foyer.
Fri day 8 apri l | 6.45pm , hall oN e
The Sprightly Hautboy and the Soft Complaining Flute – Baroque music from Germany and England
J s Bach Sonata BVW 1039 in B flat J c sch ickhardt Sonata in C minor telemaN N Sonata in D minor haN del Sonata in F op.2 No.4 in F Wi lliam Wi lliams Sonata in Imitation of Birdsh eN ry pu rcell Three in one upon a Ground
Soloists of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment:aNthoNy roBsoN oboe, rach el Beckett and cath eri N e latham recorders, aN dreW ski dmore cello, steveN devi N e keyboard
The baroque oboe first appeared in the French court in the mid-17th century, where it was called a hautbois, and here it is contrasted with the tones of the flute and recorder in a programme of music by German and english composers – including a particular curiosity – William Williams’ Sonata in Imitation of Birds. Concert lasts one hour and is introduced from the stage by musicians.Tickets: £9.50, £14.50 (£6.50 Saver Seat)—8pm , st paNcras room
Get to know: Baroque Winds
Join us for an informal talk and demonstration with oae musician anthony robson, looking at the baroque oboe and recorder.Tickets: £6.50 (£4.50 when booked with an evening concert, excluding saver seat)
Fri day 8 apri l | 8.45pm , hall oN e
Reflection on the Grand Tour: Italy, Spain, Germany & England
BeN di N elli Sonata 333 aN drea gaBri eli Intonazione settimo tono mari N i Sonata a6 orlaN do di lasso Concupiscendo concupiscit giovaN N i Gabreili Canzona a 6 moNteverdi Christe redemptor omnium g.torelli Concerto in D
peNalosa ave Verum CorpusFraNcisco correa de arauxo Tiento de Segundo Tono aNoN Pavanne Il Bisson
sch ei dt Intrada | sch ei N Padouana | sch ei dt Bergamasca
astoN a Hornpype | h eN ry vi i i Bassedance En Vray amouretye Farewell My Good one, forever | Brade Scottish Dance Brade Cornish Dance | parsoNs Song call trumpets
Soloists of the Orchestra of the Age of EnlightenmentsusaN addisoN, emi ly Wh ite, tom lees,
patrick JackmaN sackbutts, adriaN WoodWard,
ph i li p Bai N Bri dge trumpets, roBert hoWarth keyboard, adriaN BeN di Ng percussion
The beautiful tones of baroque brass instruments feature in this last hour-long concert, in which grand ceremonial music rubs shoulders with sacred music and contrasts with earthy country dances. Concert lasts one hour and is introduced from the stage by musicians.Tickets: £9.50, £14.50 (£6.50 Saver Seat)—9.45pm The AftershowJoin oae players for a short and informal free performance in the foyer.
satu rday 9 apri l | 9.30am , hall tWo
OAE Tots: Workshop
This workshop for under 5’s and their parents is an exciting, involving and fun way to introduce toddlers to the joy of music. Bang a drum, shake a maraca and ting a triangle to Purcell’s wonderfully magical music from The Fairy Queen. Share the fun afterwards with everyone at the following toddlers concert.Suitable for ages 4-6.Tickets: £3.50 tots, £1.75 parents—11am , hall tWo
OAE Tots: Concert
Bring your favourite toy and hear our favourite instruments and music at this fun and informal tots concert – plus enjoy the fruits of the earlier tots workshop as our youngest performers ever share the stage!Suitable for ages 6 and under.Tickets: £4.50Tots who participated in the earlier workshop go Free—12.30pm , hall oN e
Sing Baroque!
Join director robert Howarth for this special workshop, during which you’ll learn and be coached in choruses from Purcell operas including The Fairy Queen and Dido & Aeneas, together with sacred works. Suitable for all aspiring baroque singers, no experience necessary! Workshop lasts 2 hours including a short break.Tickets: £9.50
satu rday 9 apri l | 6.15pm , st paNcras room
Pre-show talkJoin us for an informal talk exploring the evening’s concert.Free to ticket holders for the 7.30pm concert—7 . 3 0 p m , h a l l o N e
A Restoration Spectacular
haN del Concerto Grosso op.6 No.1 10 D min pu rcell Suite from The Fairy Queen Js Bach Double Violin ConcertohaN del Ombre Pallide from Alcina
Ritorna, o caro from RodelindaDa Tempeste from Giulio Cesare
orch estra oF th e age oF eN lighteNmeNt
matth eW truscott director/violinalisoN Bu ry violin
J u lia doyle soprano
Saturday comes to a close with this rousing programme of music which includes music from Henry Purcell’s music-theatre masterpiece, The Fairy Queen, in which rousing dances collide with tender moving arias. a gutsy concerto grosso from Handel starts the programme which concludes with three arias, culminating with the furious beauty of Da Tempeste from his opera Julius Caesar.Tickets: £12.50, £14.50, £17.50, £21.50£26.50 Premium Seats (includes a complimentary drink)£9.50 Saver Seat
su N day 10 apri l | 11.30am , hall tWo
Coffee Concert
telemaN N overture in e minor for 2 flutes and strings Boyce Symphony No. 4 in Fpu rcell Suite from AbdelazarhaN del Trumpet Suite in D from the Water Music
alisoN Bu ry director/violin
Get your Sunday off to a musical start with this informal concert given by musicians from the ann and Peter Law oae experience for Young Players. Performance lasts one hour with no interval and tickets include a cup of tea or coffee.
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Book Now kingsplace.co.uk | 020 7520 1490 (local rate)Please note that all tickets are £2 more when booked offline
Saver Seats: These great value seats are only available online. Your seat is guaranteed but your exact seat location will be allocated by the Box office one hour before the performance. availability is limited.
How to get to there: Kings Place is located at 90 York Way, around 8 minutes from Kings Cross & St Pancras stations.
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Dining Deals at Rotunda RestaurantWe have teamed up with rotunda restaurant to bring you some great dining deals during the week:
7, 8 & 9 april– Performance menu available all night. Two courses for just £18.50. or upgrade to a premium offering of two courses and ½ bottle of wine per person for just £27
9 april – Supporting the oae Tots events, rotunda and Green & Fortune Café will offer childrens menus and kiddie boxes.
10 april – Children’s menu available at rotunda, plus a fabulous Sunday roast with all the trimmings for £13.95 per person.
For reservations call 020 7014 2840 or visit: rotundabarandrestaurant.co.uk
Orchestra of the Age of EnlightenmentKings Place, 90 York WayLondon, N1 9aG
Tel: 020 7239 9370Fax: 020 7239 9399email: [email protected]: oae.co.uk
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all information was correct when this brochure went to press. The oae reserves the right to make changes to the published programme where necessary.
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