'Musick' in Manchester 1744/45

Join Manchester Baroque for another original 18th-century concert programme, one that took place in the city on 23rd July 1745. Whilst in Manchester's Central Library, its Artistic Director, Prof. Dr Pauline Nobes, came across a transcript of concert programmes and a centenary review of Manchester's first subscription concert series. Her groundbreaking musical and historical research includes the reconstruction of these 16 concert programmes, originally performed between November 2nd 1744 and August 20th, 1745.

The music always includes popular Baroque composers Corelli and Handel, with any gaps in the original titles being filled, often by early 18th-century English gems from Manchester's rich archives. Manchester Baroque has been working its way through recreating these concerts ever since it formed, so join it on the next instalment!

Programme:
Handel Overture to Admeto II
Geminiani Concerto Grosso in B flat major, Op. 3 No. 5
Schickhardt Sonata for Flute, Op. 20
Felton Concerto in A major for Harpsichord, Op. 1 No. 3
Corelli Trio Sonata in G minor, Op. 1 No. 10
Handel Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6 No. 5
Hasse Flute Concerto
Roseingrave Eight Lessons for the Harpsichord
Handel Sonata for Violin in A major
Humphreys Concerto Grosso, Op. 3 No. 12

Performers:
Pauline Nobes violin, director
Martyn Shaw flute
David Francis harpsichord
Manchester Baroque