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To celebrate the UN International Day of Charity on 5 September, we curated a special selection of tracks from our Continuo Foundation Patrons. Sopranos Mary Bevan and Emma Kirkby, violinist Rachel Podger and flautist Ashley Solomon perform music from Bach to Biber, and Matteis to Mozart. This collection brings together works that showcase the artistry and brilliance of these four esteemed musicians who have contributed so much to Early Music.

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TRACK LIST

1. HIF von Biber Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, C 90 'The Annunciation': Praeludium - Aria & Variations - Finale | Rachel Podger, David Miller & Marcin Świątkiewicz
2. GF Handel Song for St Cecilia's Day, HWV 76: 'But oh! What art can teach?' | Mary Bevan, Ludus Baroque & Richard Neville-Towle
3. WA Mozart Flute Quartet in D Major, K.285: I. Allegro | Ashley Solomon & Florilegium
4. GF Handel Giulio Cesare, HWV 17, Act II: Sinfonia & Aria. 'V'adoro, pupille' (Cleopatra) | Dame Emma Kirkby, Roy Goodman & Brandenburg Consort
5. JS Bach Partita No.2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: III. Sarabanda | Rachel Podger
6. Maurice Greene Jephtha, Pt.2: No.30, 'If I thy grief' | Mary Bevan, Early Opera Company & Christian Curnyn
7. JS Bach Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013: I. Allemande | Ashley Solomon
8. Antonio Vivaldi Nulla in mundo pax, RV 630: I. 'Nulla in mundo pax sincera' | Dame Emma Kirkby, Christopher Hogwood & Academy of Ancient Music
9. Nicola Mateis Jr. Two Fantasias for Violin Solo: No. 1, Fantasia in C Minor con discretione | Rachel Podger
10. GF Handel 9 German Arias: 'Süße Stille, sanfte Quelle', HWV 205 | Mary Bevan, Davina Clarke & Davina Clarke Ensemble
11. GP Telemann Fantasia for Flute without Bass No.12 in G Minor, TWV 40:13: I. Grave - Allegro - Dolce - Allegro - II. Presto | Ashley Solomon
12. Henry Purcell An Evening Hymn Z.193 | Dame Emma Kirkby, Anthony Rooley & Christopher Hogwood