Ensemble Augelletti
The Morning Star
Olwen Foulkes (recorders), Ellen Bundy (violin), Toby Carr (lute), Benedict Williams (harpsichord)
On the 23rd December 1784, a letter by York-based astronomer Edward Pigott recounting his discovery of a new variable star made York the centre of the astronomical world. In this programme Ensemble Augelletti celebrate some extraordinary stories of 17th- and 18th-century astronomers with music named after stars, angels, and 17th-century Christmas sonatas. Programme to include music by Corelli, Schmelzer, Uccellini and settings of ‘How beautifully shines the morning star’.
“this is a group whose enthusiasm is infectious” - Martin Dreyer
- York Early Music Christmas Festival
- Fri 13 December 2024
- National Centre for Early Music, York
- 7:00pm
- £22 (£20 concessions)
Full Event Details
We are delighted to welcome BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Baroque Ensemble back to York as they present their new Christmas programme.
On the 23rd December 1784, a letter by York-based astronomer Edward Pigott recounting his discovery of a new variable star made York the centre of the astronomical world. In this programme Ensemble Augelletti celebrate some extraordinary stories of 17th- and 18th-century astronomers with music named after stars, angels, and 17th-century Christmas sonatas. Programme to include music by Corelli, Schmelzer, Uccellini and settings of ‘How beautifully shines the morning star’.
“this is a group whose enthusiasm is infectious” - Martin Dreyer
Venue Details & Map
Location
National Centre for Early Music, York
St Margaret's Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL
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