WINCHESTER EARLY MUSIC SERIES

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Winchester Early Music Series

Second Saturdays at 7:30pm
at Milner Hall
St. Peter Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8BW

13 October ‘Domingo Escarlati: A Spaniard among Italians
Janiculum:

Marie Vassiliou (soprano), John Trusler (violin), Graham Walker (cello), and Jane Clark (harpsichord)

By setting Scarlatti’s ‘Spanish’ sonatas beside the music of his Italian contemporaries their startling originality is highlighted. Contrasting ‘Italian’ sonatas are also included to show Scarlatti’s range of style and emotion.

Janiculum, which takes its name from the hill in Rome, is known for ‘interesting and enterprising’ programmes that give ‘insight into the music that appealed to contemporary audiences’. Jane Clark’s work on the Spanish influence in Scarlatti has received international recognition.

10 November ‘ The Triumphs of Georgianna’
Lady Georgianna:

Abi Seabrook (voice), Emily Hurrell (baroque cello), and Micaela Schmitz (harpsichord)

They owe their allegiance to their adopted King George (III) and enjoy performing at the Pleasure Gardens of Vauxhall and Ranelagh, where all the important opera singers and actors of the day give everyone a good show.

We hear about the travails of Phyllis and Strephon, Damon and Laura, Colin and Chloe, the plight of women at the hand of the fickle rover. We also learn just how to sell your heart on the open market and find out who’s hiding behind a mask at the masquerade ball.

8 December ‘Musick’s Monument’

Parthenia:

Emily Baines (recorders), Kirra Thomas (baroque violin), Natasha Kraemer (baroque cello), and Bridget Cunningham (harpsichord)

Musick’s Monument explores the rich musical outpouring in London at the time surrounding Cromwell & the Reformation. Includes works by Morley, Williams, Geminiani, Dieupart, Loeillet and Handel.

The energetic and exuberant group Parthenia bring us Musick’s Monument; a programme exploring the rich musical outpouring in London at the time surrounding Cromwell and the Reformation. Includes chamber and solo works by handel Morley, Williams, Loeillet, Geminiani, Dieupart, and Williams.

Tickets Ł8 (Ł6 full-time students with ID) from Theatre Royal, Winchester 01962 840 440 or on the door.

Venue
Milner Hall is ˝ mile from Winchester rail station; one mile from M3, Junction 9. The Hall's arched doorway in St. Peter Street is clearly marked and just a short distance from the Royal Hotel. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Carparks in Upper Brook Street and ‘The Brooks’ in Friarsgate are free of charge after 6 p.m.
A full map of the city centre can be found at http://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/dbimgs/winchestercitycentremap.pdf

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