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SUMMARY:Golden Age of Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Friday 11 JULY • 7.30PM\n\n\n\n\nPerformers: \n\nJonathan Storer and Emma Welton Violins \nCathryn McCracken Viola \nJane Pirie ‘Cello \nMichael Allnatt Double Bass\n\n\nThe Composers and the Music\n\n\nGeorge Friederic Handel (1685-1759) Handel’s Messiah Overture\, composed in 1741\, is a majestic introduction to his renowned oratorio. Written in E minor\, this French-style overture features a solemn\, dotted-rhythm opening followed by a lively fugal section. Its dramatic contrasts and rich orchestration set the tone for the sacred narrative\, showcasing Handel’s mastery in blending grandeur with emotional depth\, captivating audiences for centuries.\n\n\nJohann Pachelbel (1653-1706) Now mainly famous for the Canon in D\, was in his time a much loved organist\, composer and teacher\, working in Vienna and Eisenach (where he met the Bach family) before returning to his hometown of Nuremberg to take over his old organ teacher’s position as St Sebaldus Church. Had Pachelbel been alive today\, he would have been a multi millionaire from the number of times that his Canon in D is played on radio and at weddings all over the world.\n\n\nHenry Purcell (1659-1695) The greatest English composer of the Baroque period\, Henry Purcell remains an enduring influence on musicians to the present day. His harmonic skill and invention is unique and remains fresh and direct\, even 350 years later. The Three Parts Upon a Ground is a perfect example of his musical alchemy\, transforming a simple and constant bass line into Ground from serene to jocular\, tragic to ebullient. Still at the height of his powers\, he succumbed to Tuberculosis aged 36.\n\n\nJohann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Arguably\, the greatest composer to have lived. J.S.Bach’s output was both secular and sacred\, as he was employed by the courts of Weimar and Köthen\, as well as his most famous tenure as Cantor of St Thomas’s in Leipzig. The “Double” concerto stems from Bach’s time in Leipzig around 1730. The slow movement remains a work of incomparable beauty\, uniting form with emotional intensity.\n\n\nGeorg Philip Telemann (1681-1767) A self taught musician\, GPT was incredibly prolific\, composing over 3000 pieces for all manner of ensembles. In his surprisingly long lifetime\, Telemann became a very wealthy man\, not only composing but also publishing his own works. The Viola concerto is one of the staples of the viola repertoire and captures both the freshness and melodic beauty of the viola perfectly.\n\n\nAntonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Superstar of the Italian Baroque\, AV (the “Red Priest”) worked as a teacher at the Ospedale della Pieta before moving to the court of Mantua and eventually\, to Vienna where\, tragically\, his future patron Emperor Charles 6th\, died shortly after Vivaldi’s arrival. Sadly\, Vivaldi died a year after moving to Vienna in poverty. La Folia (“the Madness”) was a very popular dance of the Baroque era\, originally from Portugal and spread throughout Europe. It has been adapted/”recomposed” by over 150 composers\, including Sergei Rachmaninov — and even Vangelis!  The 4 Seasons: The single most famous piece of Baroque music\, written shortly before AV’s arrival at the court of Philip in Mantua. The music is unique in that it portrays the characters\, sounds and scenes of the seasons\, as played out in a 4 sonnets\, possibly penned by AV himself. There is much birdsong\, many storms\, barking dogs lightning\, raindrops\, even a few drunken farmers\, stamping of feet\, chattering of teeth and even some ice skating. How much is man spot!\n\n\n  \n\nSt Mary The Virgin Church\nFore Street St Marychurch Torquay TQ1 4QY \nAdvance Tickets from £20 \n£25 on door \nUnder 16s £5 \nDoors open 6.45pm \nRefreshments available \nEnquiries 07886 201643 \nSponsored by: Therapia \n  \n 
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LOCATION:St. Mary the Virgin Church\, 93 Fore Street\, St Marychurch\,\, Torquay\, Devon\, TQ1 4PZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:BRIDGERTON'S BRITISH BLEND FROM BAROQUE TO BEATLES & BEYOND
DESCRIPTION: SATURDAY 12 JULY • 7.30PM\n\nCelebrating the brilliance of British music throughout the ages.\n  \n\nPerformers: \n\nJonathan Storer\, Emma Welton and Gosia Kosmaczewska\, Violins\nCathryn McCracken Viola\nJane Pirie ‘Cello\nDaniel Storer Double Bass\n\nComposers: \n\nHenry Purcell (1659-1695) The greatest English composer of the Baroque period\, Henry Purcell remains an enduring influence on musicians to the present day. His harmonic skill and invention is unique and remains fresh and direct\, even 350 years later. The Three Parts on a Ground is a perfect example of his musical alchemy\, transforming a simple and constant bass line (the Ground) from serene to jocular\, tragic to ebullient. Still at the height of his powers\, he succumbed to Tuberculosis aged 36.\nEdward Elgar (1857-1934) With perhaps the most easily recognisable musical language of any British composer\, Edward Elgar’s music epitomises the romantic stoicism of Victorian England\, leaving us with treasures such as the Enigma Variations (each variation was dedicated to one of his friends)\, and of course\, Pomp and Circumstance\, originally performed at the London Proms in 1902.\nElton John (b.1947) A titan of the music world\, Sir Elton\, with his beautiful\, organic melodies and spectacular stage antics\, left an indelible mark on the musical landscape. Awarded a Junior scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music\, he has recorded 32 studio albums\, won 5 Academy Awards\, Emmy’s Oscars\, Olivier award\, 5 Grammys and many more.\nThe Beatles: From 1960-1970\, the Fab 4 took the entire world by storm. Developing from lively skiffle to sophisticated\, psychedelic music in the late 60’s (Sgt Pepper\, White Album\, etc) the blossoming of their art was extraordinary — and their success\, meteoric. The Beatles are credited with being the best selling act in History\, with more than 600 million albums sold worldwide.\nBenjamin Britten (1913-1976) was a leading English composer\, conductor\, and pianist of the 20th century. Known for his lyrical and expressive style\, he composed numerous powerful operas like Peter Grimes and The Turn of the Screw\, as well as many works for children (The Little Sweep\, St Nicholas\, etc)\, encouraging a new generation of English musicians to blossom.\nRalph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) An English composer\, profoundly shaped 20th-Century music. Known for his symphonies\, choral works and The Lark Ascending\, he drew inspiration from English folk music and Tudor traditions. His lush pastoral style and innovative harmonies bridged Romanticism and modernism\, leaving a lasting legacy in British music.\nMuse is an English rock band formed in 1994 in Teignmouth\, Devon\, consisting of Matthew Bellamy (vocals\, guitar\, piano)\, Chris Wolstenholme (bass\, vocals)\, and Dominic Howard (drums). Since 1999 they have explored numerous styles of music\, from stadium rock to electro pop\, selling 30 million albums and winning them two Grammy awards.\nQueen\, formed in London in 1970\, is an iconic British rock band featuring Freddie Mercury (vocals)\, Brian May (guitar)\, Roger Taylor (drums)\, and John Deacon (bass). Known for their genre-defying music\, they produced hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody\,” “We Will Rock You\,” and “Somebody to Love”. Their theatrical live performances and Mercury’s charismatic presence made them global legends\, with over 300 million records sold.\nColdplay\, formed in London in 1996\, is a British rock band led by Chris Martin (vocals)\, with Jonny Buckland (guitar)\, Guy Berryman (bass)\, and Will Champion (drums). Known for melodic pop-rock\, hits like “Yellow\,” “Viva La Vida\,” and “Fix You” propelled their global fame. With nine studio albums\, they’ve sold over 100 million records\, blending introspective lyrics with anthemic soundscapes.\n\n\n\nProgramme:\nhttps://ambrosianmusic.com/bridgertons-british-blend-programme-12-07-2025/\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Mary The Virgin Church\n\nFore Street St Marychurch Torquay TQ1 4QY \nAdvance Tickets from £20 \n£25 on door \nUnder 16s £5 \nDoors open 6.45pm \nRefreshments available \nEnquiries 07886 201643 \nSponsored by: Therapia \n 
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LOCATION:St. Mary the Virgin Church\, 93 Fore Street\, St Marychurch\,\, Torquay\, Devon\, TQ1 4PZ\, United Kingdom
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