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Music in 18th-Century Britain
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FIRST PUBLISHED 02 FEB 2025
This playlist explores the music of 18th-Century Britain, focusing on some of the acclaimed recordings that have been funded by Continuo Foundation over the past few years. Hear ‘the other Chandos Anthems’ by Johann Christoph Pepusch, listen to flute repertoire performed by Ashley Solomon and Florilegium, enjoy little known glories of English instrumental music from Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque, and more!
Listen below or on our Spotify Playlist - Music in 18th-Century Britain.
John Frederick Lampe: The Dragon of Wantley, Act I: Overture
John Frederick Lampe: The Dragon of Wantley, Act III: Sing, Sing and Rorio an Oratorio
Catherine Carby, John Andrews, John Savournin, Mark Wilde, Mary Bevan, The Brook Street Band
G.F Handel: Amadigi di Gaula, HWV.11, Act 1 Scene 2: Cavatina ed Accompagnato "Notte, amica dei riposi"
Christian Curnyn, Early Opera Company, Tim Mead
G.F Handel: Amadigi di Gaula, HWV.11, Act III Scene 6: Ballo di Pastori e Pastorelle
Christian Curnyn, Early Opera Company
Johann Christoph Pepusch: Magnificat: No.2, My Soul Doth Magnifie the Lord
Robert Rawson, The Girl Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral, The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentleman
Johann Christoph Pepusch: Oboe Concerto in Bb Major
Robert Rawson, The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentleman
Johann Christoph Pepusch: Rejoice in the Lord: No.4, Sing unto the Lord a New Song
Robert Rawson, The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentleman
John Frederick Lampe: Pretty Warblers from Dione
Walter Clagget: Scots Airs: Logie O'Buchan
Thomas Chilcot: Orpheus with his Lute
Francesco Barsanti: Scots Airs: Lord Aboyne's Welcome or Cumbernauld House
Johann Christoph Pepusch: Sonata No.16 in B Minor: II. Allegro
Richard Jones: Chamber Airs for a Violin and Thorough Bass Op.2, No.4 in A Minor: I. Preludio. Largo
James Oswald: A Curious Collection of Scots Tunes: Alloway House
Francesco Geminiani: Two Airs for a Violin or Gerrman Flute, Violin, Cello & Harpsichord: Auld Bob Morrice. Affetuoso - Allegro
G.F Handel: Violin SOnata in D Major, Op.1 No.13, HWV. 371: IV. Allegro
James Oswald: Airs for the Spring: The Anemone: I. Air
James Oswald: Airs for the Spring: The Hyacinth: II. Allegro moderato
James Oswald: Airs for the Spring: The Tulip: III. Hornpipe
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