Northern Lights

Join Baroque ensemble Spiritato for a vibrant showcase of music and musicians influencing Northern Europe in the 17th Century. Including stunning, newly discovered works from Sweden's famous Düben Collection.

Between 1640 and 1720 the immigrant German Düben family produced three generations of Capellmeisters at Sweden’s wealthy and fashionable Royal Court, where they amassed a huge collection of printed music and manuscripts. Baroque pioneers Spiritato explore this unique treasure trove, setting the Düben’s rare jewels alongside those of Northern Europe’s best known master musicians. Uncovered by Director Kinga Ujszászi during research for the group’s last album, this is a showcase of daring virtuosity and wonderful invention at the outset of the Baroque period, featuring works by Kirchoff, Thieme, Pachelbel and Bach.

In a specially devised version of this popular programme, the ensemble combines works by Pachelbel, JS Bach and Schmelzer with little-known gems uncovered whilst researching the group's latest recording: Sonatas from the Düben Collection.

'This rosy disc feeds off the legacy contained in the well-researched Düben Collection. Spiritato’s easeful virtuosity under director Kinga Ujszászi gleams' ​**** The Scotsman

Kinga Ujszászi violin, director
Magda Loth-Hill violin
Joanne Miller, George Clifford violas
Jacob Garside viola da gamba
Sergio Bucheli theorbo
Catriona McDermid bassoon
Nicolás Mendoza harpsichord, organ

“fascinating to watch… devoutly alone with their music, playing with total commitment and fervour.” Bachtrack