Solo theorbo recital

Discover the music of amazing women from 17th-century Italy (Barbara Strozzi) and 18th-century England (Elisabetta de Gambarini), enjoy tea and cake with like-minded music lovers and chat with the musicians.

4:45pm Prelude: Lute and theorbo specialist and self-accompanying soprano Kristiina Watt will perform a short recital of instrumental and vocal music by 17th century Italian composers.

Recital Programme:
Alessandro Piccinini Toccata VI
Barbara Strozzi Giusta Negativa
Alessandro Piccinini Toccata IV
Luzzasco Luzzaschi O Primavera

5pm Concert: Following this recital, renowned Italian pianist and expert on Elisabetta de Gambarini, Margherita Torretta, and her all-female ensemble (performing on modern instruments) will present a programme of works by this groundbreaking woman composer, musician and entrepreneur and some of her contemporaries.

Concert Programme:
E. De Gambarini
Sonata in C major, Op. 1 n°5 (Vivace- Siciliana- Spiritoso)
Song “ Behold and Listen” (from Lessons Op.2 )
Sonata in G major, Op. 1 n°4 (Gavotta-March-Non troppo presto)

G. F. Handel
Flute Sonata in F major, FWV 369 (Larghetto, Allegro, Siciliana, Allegro)

B. Galuppi
Piano Sonata Illy 32 (Andantino- Allegro)

D. Scarlatti
Keyboard Sonatas:
K.132 (andante espressivo)
K.118 (non presto)
K.32 (aria)
K.515 (allegro)

E. De Gambarini: Songs from Lessons op.2
Canzonetta
Se dir non lice al mio tesoro
Se mai fosse la mia forte
Un giorno più chiaro
Lover go and calm thy sight

Artists
Margherita Torretta, piano
Jasmine Flicker, soprano
Enrica Mondo, cello
Giulia Nigra, flute