3.00pm, Sunday 20 November, 2011
This fabulously talented Polish duo presents a showcase of music for
Baroque guitar and theorbo. This fertile combination is one which
flourished across Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, the low register of
the theorbo combining beautifully with the high range resonance of the
Baroque guitar. Originally accompanying instruments, the two instruments
were often brought naturally together in basso continuo groups. Anna and
Anton recreate the spontaneity inherent in the music, in a thrilling
performance which totally ensnares the audience. Their programme
includes works by Piccinini, Kapsberger, Santiago de Murcia, Sanz, de
Visée, Couperin and Forqueray.
Tea will be served in the interval.
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
Girolamo Kapsberger (1580-1651): Canario
Alessandro Piccinini (1566-1639): Chiaconna in partite variate
Santiago de Murcia (1682-1740): Marionas
Santiago de Murcia: Folias Galegas
Gaspar Sanz (1640-1710): Rujero & Paradetas
Gaspar Sanz: Tarantellas
Gaspar Sanz: Canarios
Francesco Corbetta (1615-81): Caprice de Chaconne
Robert de Visée (1650-1725): Pieces in d: Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue
Antoine Forqueray (1672-1745): La Regente
Antoine Forqueray: La Tronchin
Antoine Forqueray: La Angrave
Antoine Forqueray: La Morangis ou La Plissay
PERFORMERS
Lute Duo
Anna Kowalska Baroque guitar
Anton Birulya theorbo
INSTRUMENTS
Baroque guitar: Philippe Mottet-Rio, Bulle, 2001
Theorbo: Klaus Jacobsen, London, 2001