Manchester Baroque
Evening of Songs

Performers:
Manchester Baroque - performing on period instruments
Jane Burnell – Soprano
Pauline Nobes and Andrew Taheny - Violin
James Heathcote – Cello
David Francis - Harpsichord
Programme:
‘Ye gentle spirits of the air’ from the Fairy Queen - Henry Purcell (1659–1695)
‘The Grand Chaconne’ from 10 Sonatas in 4 parts - Henry Purcell
Plaint from the Fairy Queen - Henry Purcell
Ricercare No.5 - Domenico Gabrielli (1651-1690)
‘Battaglia de Barbaso yerno de Satanas’ from Il Primo Libro di Canzone, Brandi - Andrea Falconiero (1585–1656)
-- Interval --
Le Parnassus ou L’Apothéose de Corelli - François Couperin (1668–1733)
Armida Abbandonata (HWV 105) - George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
Season 2024/25
Sat, 19 July 2025
St. Ann's Church, Manchester
7:30pm
£8-£25
Full Event Details
A captivating evening of Baroque song and instrumental colour. Soprano Jane Burnell returns with a selection of dazzling arias, joined by Manchester Baroque’s Fellowship players and ensemble regulars.
Performers:
Manchester Baroque - performing on period instruments
Jane Burnell – Soprano
Pauline Nobes and Andrew Taheny - Violin
James Heathcote – Cello
David Francis - Harpsichord
Programme:
‘Ye gentle spirits of the air’ from the Fairy Queen - Henry Purcell (1659–1695)
‘The Grand Chaconne’ from 10 Sonatas in 4 parts - Henry Purcell
Plaint from the Fairy Queen - Henry Purcell
Ricercare No.5 - Domenico Gabrielli (1651-1690)
‘Battaglia de Barbaso yerno de Satanas’ from Il Primo Libro di Canzone, Brandi - Andrea Falconiero (1585–1656)
-- Interval --
Le Parnassus ou L’Apothéose de Corelli - François Couperin (1668–1733)
Armida Abbandonata (HWV 105) - George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
Venue Details & Map
Location
St. Ann's Church, Manchester
St Ann St, Manchester M2 7LF
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