Originally composed for solo harpsichord by the Spanish priest and composer Antonio Soler (1729–1783), Fandango is a captivating work that bridges the late Baroque and early Classical styles. Soler’s masterful fusion of folkloric elements with episodic passages and a recurring bass ritornello makes it a standout piece in the keyboard repertoire.

In this debut video-recording project, supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation, the Lowe Ensemble performs Fandango in an arrangement for strings, harpsichord, baroque guitar and percussion. The recording was made in London in May 2025 with Chiaro Audio, and the video was shot in Spain in July 2025.

Comprised of five siblings, aged 19 to 26, from a British-Spanish family, the Lowe Ensemble specialises in historically-informed performance. Growing up in a family of musicians, they have been exploring and passionately sharing their love for Baroque music since their youth.

The ensemble commented:

This project means a lot to us, since it captures our upbringing in our hometown, San Lorenzo de El Escorial near Madrid, where we grew up and began making music together. Padre Antonio Soler lived and composed this piece here, a small town by the Guadarrama mountains, northwest of Madrid. Originally written for solo harpsichord, we have arranged and reimagined this Fandango for our ensemble.

Watch below, and listen on Spotify.

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Video by: Inigo Lowe

Violin I: Joseph Lowe
Violin II: Gabriel Lowe
Viol: Xavier Lowe
Violoncello: Santiago Lowe
Harpsichord: Myriam Lowe

Dancer: Beatriz Balseiro
Guitar: Danny Murphy
Percussion: Isaac Harari
Sound production/engineer: John Croft (Chiaro Audio)
Arrangement and transcription: Joseph Lowe

To see the Lowe Ensemble perform live, check out the details of their upcoming performances on their Continuo Connect profile page.