An unmissable collaboration between the festival’s two ensembles in residence, as San Francisco’s renowned period instrument orchestra accompany their British director in a sparkling organ concerto before joining the National Youth Chamber Choir for one of Handel’s earliest masterpieces, a tour de force of vocal and instrumental virtuosity that bubbles with the energy and exuberance of youth.
John Butt director, organ*
Handel Trio Sonata op.5 no.4
Handel Organ Concerto in B-flat major, op.4 no.2
Handel Dixit Dominus
An unmissable collaboration between the festival’s two ensembles in residence, as San Francisco’s renowned period instrument orchestra accompany their British director in a sparkling organ concerto before joining the National Youth Chamber Choir for one of Handel’s earliest masterpieces, a tour de force of vocal and instrumental virtuosity that bubbles with the energy and exuberance of youth.
‘There’s always a bouncy exuberance when conductor Richard Egarr comes to town and this concert was no exception… subversive brilliance… impressive crispness and precision’ The Scotsman
* Please note the change of director from the published programme.
Tickets: £25, £20, £5 (UNDER 18)
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