Concerto Copenhagen: London Underground
The music from the musical underground, where English composers created their own unique sound in the shadow of the great masters.
Programme
GF Handel (1685-1759): Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op.6, No.10
William Babell (1690-1723): Prelude in E minor for harpsichord
William Babell (1690-1723): Concerto for Sixth Flute in E minor, Op.3, No.3
Charles Avison (1709-1770): Concerto No. 1 in G major after Geminiani's violin sonata op. 1, no. 1
Michael C. Festing (1705-1752): Concerto in D major, Op.3, No.6
Intermission
Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713): Sinfonia from the oratorio “Santa Beatrice d'Este”
Andrew Parcham (?-1730): Solo in G major for recorder and continuo
Richard Mudge (1718-1763): Concerto No. 5 in Bb major
In the first half of the 18th century, the importance of music in England grew explosively. With a new, affluent middle class, a thriving market for opera and entertainment emerged, where music became an integral part of the fashion and identity of the time.
Two "strangers" set the tone: the Italian violinist and composer Arcangelo Corelli and the German immigrant George Frideric Handel. Corelli's works shaped a musical style that would define the entire century—even though he never set foot in England. Handel, on the other hand, became one of the country's greatest musical icons as a composer, performer, and entrepreneur.
But beneath the great masters was an overlooked group of English composers who not only imitated but developed their own musical language. This programme unveils London's almost forgotten "musical underground" and explores a rich but unknown repertoire.
The audience will have the opportunity to experience recorder sonatas and concertos by Andrew Parcham and William Babell as well as ensemble works by Michael Festing, Charles Avison and Richard Mudge – music that is still waiting to be rediscovered.
Participants
Concerto Copenhagen under the direction of Lars Ulrik Mortensen.
Concerto Copenhagen – ensemble for timeless music
For more than 30 years, Concerto Copenhagen has explored and performed the music of the Baroque, Viennese Classicism and early Romantic periods with historical awareness and artistic intransigence, and the orchestra today stands as an international beacon in its field. Musical director Lars Ulrik Mortensen and Concerto Copenhagen unite artistic authenticity and innovation and, through original interpretations, give the music new life and relevance for a modern audience. Concerto Copenhagen's musicians belong to the international elite of Baroque musicians, and since the first concerts in 1991, the orchestra has been on an exciting artistic and musical journey - appreciated and praised by audiences and critics worldwide. With a repertoire that combines well-known European music with lesser-known works of Scandinavian origin as well as new music, the orchestra marked its 30th anniversary in 2021, and was subsequently named P2 Artist of the Year 2022.
Dinner with the artist
Complete your musical experience at the Black Diamond with a long table dinner after the concert with the musicians from the stage. Madkartoteket and Salon offer a 2-course dinner based on seasonal ingredients.
Reserve a seat at the table when you buy your ticket.
Main course
Glazed beef cheeks with roasted onions, pickled beets and pork crackling.
Served with Danish potatoes cooked in lovage, tossed in cress and parsley.
Dessert
Apple pie with salted caramel, dried apples and whipped cream.
Including wine/beverages.
