To go in the running to win a double pass to attend ‘Baroque Spirit’ on Sunday 13 April at the Sydney Conservatorium at 3pm.
To enter email ‘BaroqueSpirit’ to hornphilippa@gmail.com. Entries close 6 April 2025.
Baroque music encapsulates the dynamic spirit of the 17th and 18th centuries that goes beyond listening pleasure to reflect the social, cultural and political upheavals of the period. Drawing inspiration from Ottoman, Romani and Celtic influences, Baroque Spirit explores the rich weave of styles as nations looked beyond their European borders towards new discoveries. Composers sought innovative approaches to embellish their work for a newly popularised music market. This was aided by explorers, traders and missionaries, reflecting their thirst for new horizons and unique perspectives in an ever-expanding world. The result was music that bridged time and place, building on ancient foundations to develop a new spirit of musical exuberance and vitality.
Performers: Sally Melhuish and Alana Blackburn, Recorders; Â John Ma and Julia Russoniello, Baroque Violin; Brad Tham, Baroque Viola; Tim Blomfield, Bass Violin, Violoncello Piccolo; Jude Hill, Baroque Double Bass; George Wills, Baroque Guitar; Jack Peggie, Percussion; Monika Kornel, Harpsichord
Repertoire
Jenkins Allegretto from Palladio (1995)
Erlebach Ouverture-Suite No.6 in G minor (1693)
de Murcia Folias Gallegas
Rameau Ouverture from opera Zoroastre (1749)
Gow Lament (1805)
O’Carolan James Betagh, Jig to James Betagh
Playford Wallom Green from The English Dancing Master (1651)
Telemann Ouverture-Suite in B-flat major TWV 55:B8
Cantemir Moldavian Dances (1700)
Orme Sonata in F major from 8 Sonates à trois Parties (1700)
Anonymous Hungaricus 58 (1730)
de Murcia Cumbées
Pla Sonata in D minor
Bach Chorale Prelude Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (c1708)
Bach Concerto in D minor, BWV 1043 (1731) (arr. Teddy Bor)
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