Celebration

Handel (1685–1759) 'Let the Bright Seraphim' from Samson, HWV 57
Schmelzer (1623–1780) Sonata à 5 in C
Purcell (1659–1695) 3 parts upon a Ground in D, Z731
A Scarlatti (1660–1725) Cantata 'Su le Spondo del Tebro', H705

INTERVAL

Vivaldi (1681–1741) Concerto for strings in G, RV 151 Alla Rustica
Telemann (1681–1767) Concerto for three violins, TWV 53:F1 (from Musique de table (1733), Part 2/3)
JS Bach (1685–1750) Cantata: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51

Jane Burnell soprano
James Woodrow, Andrew Taheny & Pauline Nobes violin
Robert Vanryne trumpet
Manchester Baroque (performing on period instruments)
Pauline Nobes Artistic Director

An uplifting selection of vocal and instrumental works... Soprano Jane Burnell makes a welcome return, singing Bach’s Cantata 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, alongside vocal music by Handel and Alessandro Scarlatti, all complemented by Telemann’s Concerto for three violins, and Vivaldi’s boisterous Concerto alla Rustica.