Buxton International Festival is delighted to welcome back Ensemble Hesperi, who performed for the Liberata Collective’s sell-out production of Orlando last summer.
Ensemble Hesperi is an award-winning period ensemble with a passion for showcasing Early Music through intelligent and research-led programming.
Since 2019, the ensemble has gained a strong reputation for championing rarely-heard music, bringing forgotten stories to life through joyful collaborations with guest artists, dancers, and actors.
Programme
J Oswald ‘The Poppy’ from Airs for the Seasons (Summer)
G F Handel Trio Sonata in B Minor, Op. 2 No. 1, HWV 386b,
E de Gambarini Minuet and ‘Cariglion’, from Lessons and Songs, Op. 2
J Oswald ‘A Sonata on Scots Tunes’, from A Curious Collection of Scots Tunes
H Playford ‘Peggy’s the Prettiest’ and ‘My Lady Hope’s Scotch Measure’ from A Collection of Original Scotch Tunes
R Bremner ‘Maggie Lauder’ from A Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany
H Purcell Sonata 1 in B minor, Z802, from Ten Sonatas in Four Parts
G P Telemann Trio Sonata in G Minor, TWV 42:g9