PERFORMANCES RECENTLY PROMOTED BY CECILIA MUSIC . . . . SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2012 - David Wright plays The Goldberg Variations
David Wright has 
developed a reputation as a major exponent of The Goldberg Variations
over the last five years. After an initial series of live performances
he recorded the whole magisterial work for CD on ZUM records in 2007. This recording was greeted with universal acclaim as a major
interpretation of the Goldbergs. Since then, according to David himself,
his interpretation has grown organically into a
unified whole that seeks to explore not only the inherent
contrasting moods of the Goldberg Variations, but to understand and
assimilate the feeling for the dance that pervades the music of Bach, as
much in this monumental keyboard work as in more obviously dance-based
movements.* * * * * The Cecilia Music Summer Series 2011 Baroque chamber music in Cambridgeshire's oldest building, the beautiful Church of St Bene't, Cambridge. Wednesday 17 August 2011 at 6.45 pm
Two Baroque Titans
Maria Sanger & Peter Wells (recorders), Mary Pells (viola da gamba) & David Wright (harpsichord) Possibly the most influential instrumental composer of the baroque was Arcangelo Corelli and this programme puts examples from his trio sonatas Opp 1 & 2, and some of his magnificent solo sonatas Op 5 alongside works by the most cosmopolitan of Corelli's followers, the stupendous George Frederick Handel whose own trio sonatas are models of Corellian clarity and harmonic drama. Also featured will be some of Handel's truly splendid recorder sonatas from his Op 1 collection. This concert will be a fittingly sumptuous ending to the Cecilia Music Summer Series of Baroque Chamber Music. Wednesday 8 June 2011 at 6.45 pm
Baroque Trios
Maria Sanger & Peter Wells (recorders) and Mary Pells (viola da gamba) A programme of three part counterpoint for two recorders and viola da gamba which will include early baroque music by Uccellini and Falconieri, contrasted with serious late baroque counterpoint by Vivaldi and Handel and the greatest master of all; J.S. Bach, including his Trios "di sinfoniae" Wednesday 22 June 2011 at 6.45 pm
The High Baroque Trio Sonata
Maria Sanger & Peter Wells (recorders) and David Wright (harpsichord)
The Trio Sonata was the instrumental form par excellence in the baroque and the repertoire teems with magnificent examples for pairs of wind instruments with continuo. This programme juxtaposes some of the finest trio sonatas by the major figures Telemann and Quantz with works originally written for recorders by Johann Christoph Graupner, William Williams and virtuoso harpsichord solos. Wednesday 6 July 2011 at 6.45 pm
English Dancing Masters
Aurora Maria Sanger (recorder) and Dawn Johnston (theorbo & baroque guitar) "Dances and entertainment in the best English Baroque manner by divers Gentlemen Masters of the art performed in full harmonie on ye flute and shewing newly from Italy the magnificent Theorbo or Arch-lute which will be play'd by Miss Sanger on the flutes and Mrs Johnston." A delightful miscellany of plucking and blowing of English baroque music by Martino Bitti, Lorenzo Bocchi and Nicola Matteis (all living and working in England, despite their names) with works from across the water by Turlough O'Carolan and pieces from The Division Flute and John Playford's influential handbook The Dancing Master. * * * and in 2010. . . . Oliver Cromwell's House, 29 St Mary's Street, Ely N.B. Oliver Cromwell's House also houses the Ely Tourist Information Centre. Saturday 11 December at 3.00pm THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT Duo Aurora  Christmas with Cromwell The Duo Aurora (Dawn Johnston, lute and baroque guitar and Maria Sanger, recorders) presents a fascinating seasonal concert in the atmospheric wood-paneled Tithe Office of Oliver Cromwell's House in Ely. Playing on instruments of Cromwell's time the duo will perform festive and other music from before Cromwell and after Cromwell. But what of music in Cromwell's own time? What did the "Farmer of the Tithes" listen to at home in Ely? Book early to find out. * * * The Great Hall, Southwell Minster, Southwell  Thursday 28 October 2010 at 8.00pm * * * Handel House Museum, London Thursday 26 August 2010 at 6.30pm THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT A Passage to Italy - Travels in the Baroque Maria Sanger and Peter Wells (recorder), David Wright (harpsichord)  * * * * * St Matthew's Church, Great Peter Street, Central London  Thursday 19 August 2010 at 8.00pm London Rivalries London Kapelle; - Maria Sanger and Peter Wells (recorder); Richard Smith (organ) with Graham Wili (Tenor)Presented as part of the Westminster Liturgical Music Course (www.liturgicalmusic.co.uk) this concert explores the various rivalries of 17th and 18th century London - rivalries between Purcell and Croft, Handel and Arne, between Westminister Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral and between the Church and the Theatre. * * * THE CECILIA MUSIC CAMBRIDGE SUMMER SERIES 2010 The Summer Series ran from the end of July until the end of September 2010, taking in two historic venues and consisting of no fewer than 25 performances of three programmes. Uniformly well-received these entertaining programmes were presented by Peter Wells, either providing background information on the composers and music or guiding the audience through an eclectic tour in the manner of a genial tour host.Comments from members of the public ran along these lines: "I attended a concert of yours in late August - Italian Baroque it was - and loved it ... I am flying back to Cambridge with a friend and would very much like to attend another one." Miss T, France "We did very much enjoy your concert! What virtuosity. We look forward to coinciding with more." Dr F, Suffolk "I do so wish to make full use of the wonderful concerts in the future as well as today of course." Miss H, Cambridge Mondays in July, August and September 2010 The Church of St Edward, King-and-Martyr, Cambridge Delights of the Italian Baroque Peter Wells and Maria Sanger (recorder), David Wright (harpsichord)  This programme will include: Andrea Falconieri - Passacalle Biagio Marini - Passacaille Claudio Monteverdi - Balletto "De la Bellezza" from Scherzi Musicali (1607) Domenico Scarlatti - Harpsichord Sonata in D Arcangelo Corelli - Trio Sonata in F George Fr. Handel - Trio Sonata * * * * * Wednesdays in August and September 2010 St Bene't's Church, Benet Street, Cambridge  Baroque Virtuosi A
fascinating and unusual programme of baroque trios without continuo
including music by the great viol virtuoso Carl Friedrich Abel,
Purcell's ethereal "Two in One upon a Ground", and the trio BWV525 by
Johann Sebastian Bach. The church of St Bene't is an ethereal gem in the
heart of Cambridge; the oldest building in the whole of Cambridgeshire
and a "must-see" for any visitor to the city. It is set off to
perfection with this sublime and intimate music.
* * * * * Thursdays in September 2010 The Church of St Edward, King-and-Martyr, St Edward's Passage, Cambridge A Grand Tour - Travels in the Baroque Maria Sanger and Peter Wells (recorder), David Wright (harpsichord)  After a tremendously well-received performance at the Handel House Museum in London, Cecilia Music is pleased to bring this innovative programme to the Cambridge Summer Series for September. A whistle-stop tour of the continent in 60 minutes, and in the company of the most noble travellers, this is a concert not to be missed. The
music includes works by Henry Purcell; John Bannister; Jean-Henri
d'Anglebert; Domenico Scarlatti; Georg Frederick Handel and Franceso
Mancini * * * * *
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