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Music in 18th-Century Britain

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Music in 18th-Century Britain
February Playlist

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

The Brook Street Band

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

Ashley Solomon, Florilegium

Walter Clagget: Scots Airs: Logie O'Buchan

Ashley Solomon, Florilegium

Thomas Chilcot: Orpheus with his Lute

Ashley Solomon, Florilegium

Francesco Barsanti: Scots Airs: Lord Aboyne's Welcome or Cumbernauld House

Ashley Solomon, Florilegium

Johann Christoph Pepusch: Sonata No.16 in B Minor: II. Allegro

Ashley Solomon, Florilegium

Richard Jones: Chamber Airs for a Violin and Thorough Bass Op.2, No.4 in A Minor: I. Preludio. Largo

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

James Oswald: A Curious Collection of Scots Tunes: Alloway House

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

Francesco Geminiani: Two Airs for a Violin or Gerrman Flute, Violin, Cello & Harpsichord: Auld Bob Morrice. Affetuoso - Allegro

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

G.F Handel: Violin SOnata in D Major, Op.1 No.13, HWV. 371: IV. Allegro

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

James Oswald: Airs for the Spring: The Anemone: I. Air

Ensemble Hesperi

James Oswald: Airs for the Spring: The Hyacinth: II. Allegro moderato

Ensemble Hesperi

James Oswald: Airs for the Spring: The Tulip: III. Hornpipe

Ensemble Hesperi

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