Orpheus Britannicus: Solos, Duos & Trios

Principal players of the acclaimed period instrument ensemble, Orpheus Britannicus, present a beautiful selection of chamber works by three giants of the Baroque: J.S. Bach, Handel & Telemann.

Full to the brim with sublime melody, intricate contrapuntal dialogue and harmonic depth, their programme offers a fascinating exploration of musical texture and includes two of J.S. Bach’s most innovative instrumental sonatas which feature the harpsichord in an equal partnering obligato role with the violin (BWV 1016) and viola da gamba (BWV 1027).

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Theresa Caudle Violin

Henrik Persson Viola da Gamba

Andrew Arthur Harpsichord

PROGRAMME

Sonata in E major for Violin & Continuo, Op.1, no. 12, HWV 373 – G. F. Handel

Sonata in E major for Violin & Obligato Harpsichord, BWV 1016 – J.S. Bach

Prelude & Fugue in B minor for solo keyboard (from Book II of The Well-Tempered Clavier), BWV 869 – J.S. Bach 

Sonata in G major for Viola da Gamba & Obligato Harpsichord, BWV 1027 – J.S. Bach

Sonata in E major for Violin, Viola da gamba & Continuo, TWV 42:E7 – G.F. Telemann