25th Anniversary Concert

This celebratory programme includes a number of musical gems that this revered ensemble has enjoyed performing over the last quarter of a century.

Throughout the evening, the London Handel Players will be joined on stage by some very special friends, including former LHF Musical Director Laurence Cummings, acclaimed Baroque dancers Mary Collins and Steve Player, and soprano Julia Doyle.

Programme:

Handel – Scipio, HWV 20: Overture and March ('Queen Caroline', choreography by L’Abbé)
Leclair – Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 7 No. 5
Handel – 'Sweet Bird' from L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato
Corelli – La Follia
JS Bach – Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C major, BWV 1061
Handel – 'Ombre piante' from Rodelinda
JS Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049

Julia Doyle soprano
Special Guests to include Laurence Cummings, Mary Collins, Steve Player, Olwen Foulkes

London Handel Players:
Adrian Butterfield director & violin
Oliver Webber violin
Naomi Burrell violin
Rachel Brown flute & recorder
Rachel Byrt viola
Gavin Kibble cello
Silas Wollston harpsichord
Carina Cosgrave double bass