John Kitchen
Sounds of St Cecilia’s III
An Italian in Edinburgh
Gerry McDonald (recorder)
In 1735, having left Handel's opera orchestra, Francesco Barsanti settled in Edinburgh, becoming active with the Edinburgh Musical Society. Gerry McDonald (recorder) and John Kitchen (harpsichord) contrast him with his Italian colleagues, Geminiani, Sammartini, Veracini and Castrucci and of course the great Handel himself. Featuring the 1709 Thomas Barton harpsichord.
Respected performer -Recorder Magazine
Kitchen's playing is exemplary -Early Music Review
St Cecilia's Hall
Wed, 14 August 2024
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
3:00pm
£15 (£12 concession, £5 under-18s)
Full Event Details
In 1735, having left Handel's opera orchestra, Francesco Barsanti settled in Edinburgh, becoming active with the Edinburgh Musical Society. Gerry McDonald (recorder) and John Kitchen (harpsichord) contrast him with his Italian colleagues, Geminiani, Sammartini, Veracini and Castrucci and of course the great Handel himself. Featuring the 1709 Thomas Barton harpsichord.
Respected performer -Recorder Magazine
Kitchen's playing is exemplary -Early Music Review
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
