Brook Street Band
The French Connection

Programme
Telemann - Paris Quartet No.1 in D, TWV 43:D3
Handel - Trio Sonata Op.5 No. 4 in E minor
Leclair - Movements from Deuxième Récréation de Musique, Op.8 in G minor
Rachel Harris (violin), Lisete da Silva Bull (flute), Tatty Theo (cello), Carolyn Gibley (harpsichord)
Barber Institute Lunchtime Concerts
Fri, 23 May 2025
Elgar Concert Room, University of Birmingham
1:00pm
Free
Full Event Details
Named after the street of Handel’s residence in London, The Brook Street Band brings 18th century chamber music centre-stage in their programmes. This concert explores the influence of France on composers – whether those native to the country or those visiting as an inspirational stopping point on European tours - including Handel, Telemann and Leclair.
Programme
Telemann - Paris Quartet No.1 in D, TWV 43:D3
Handel - Trio Sonata Op.5 No. 4 in E minor
Leclair - Movements from Deuxième Récréation de Musique, Op.8 in G minor
Rachel Harris (violin), Lisete da Silva Bull (flute), Tatty Theo (cello), Carolyn Gibley (harpsichord)
Venue Details & Map
Location
Elgar Concert Room, University of Birmingham
Barber Institute of Fine Arts, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TS
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