Taking place on Thursday afternoons at 2pm, the inaugural Early Music Series showcases a series of solo recitals and ensembles from across the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
All recitals take place in the New Space, and tickets can be purchased here
23rd May, 2pm
The Portrait Players, Les Femmes Illustres
Tickets
Programme:
HONORÉ D'AMBRUIS
(1660-1702)
Le doux silence de nos bois
SÉBASTIEN LE CAMUS
(1610-1677)
Délices des étés
MICHEL LAMBERT
(1610-1696)
Laissez-moi soupirer
HENRY PURCELL
(1659-1695)
O let me weep
From rosy bowers
Described as “beguiling”, The Portrait Players formed at the end of 2022 for a concert of Handel’s Cantatas and German Arias. Featuring Claire Ward (soprano), Kristiina Watt (theorbo/lute) and Miriam Nohl (cello/viola da gamba), the trio brings 17th and 18th century repertoire to modern audiences with engaging programmes, informed by historical characters.
30th May, 2pm
Katarzyna Kowalik, French Collection
Tickets
Programme
JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU
(1683-1764)
Premier Livre Pièces de Clavecin
PIERRE-CLAUDE FOUQUET
(1694/5-1745)
Le Carillon de Cithere
ANTOINE FORQUERAY
(1671-1745)
Le Carillon de Passy
ELISABETH JACQUET DE LA GUERRE
(1665-1729)
Harpsichord suite in A minor
FRANCOIS COUPERIN
(1668-1733)
Les Barricades Mystérieuses
Le Réveil-Matin
JOSEPH-NICOLAS-PANCRACE ROYER
(1705-1755)
L'Aimable
Le Vertigo
Katarzyna Kowalik is a Polish/British, London-based harpsichordist performing actively as a soloist and with many period ensembles in the UK and across Europe.
