Belsize Baroque

Information for players

Unless specifically agreed otherwise, players are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals. If a player is unable to attend a concert, they must provide a deputy.

 

Rehearsal schedules:

Saturday 23rd March 2019 (Joseph Crouch; St Peter’s, 53 Belsize Square NW3 4HY)
  • Playing Day:
    • The morning session (10am–1pm) will involve a continuo masterclass using cello sonatas (including by Geminiani) and continuo arias by Bach and Handel. Beck Laxton (soprano) will join for the latter.
    • For the afternoon session (2pm–5pm), the strings from the orchestra will play works by Bach, Handel and Purcell.
    • There is still space for a couple of violins — anyone interested should contact David Winfield <David_winfield@me.com>.
Sunday 31st March 2019 (with Laurence Cummings; St George’s, Hanover Square, Mill Street W1S 1FX)
  • times:
    • 14.00 – 16.00: Choir only
    • 16.00 – 17.00: Orchestra & soloists
    • 17.00 – 18.30: Orchestra & choir
    • 19.30 – 20.30: Concert for friends & family
  • programme: Handel – excerpts from Messiah:-
    • Overture (strings, oboes)
    • 1 & 2 Comfort Ye & Ev’ry Valley (strings – tenor solo)
    • 3 And the Glory (strings, oboes)
    • 6 And he shall purify (strings, oboes)
    • 16 Rejoice (strings – no viola – soprano solo)
    • 20, 30 He was cut off & But thou didst not leave (strings – viola in 29 only – tenor/soprano)
    • 42 Hallelujah! (strings, oboes, trumpets, timpani)
    • 43 I know that my Redeemer (strings, no viola)
    • 44 Since by Man (strings, oboes)
    • 51 & 52 Worthy is the Lamb & Amen! (strings, oboes, trumpets, timpani)
  • dress: all black, as usual
Sunday 23rd June 2019 (Catherine Martin; St Peter’s, 53 Belsize Square NW3 4HY)
  • rehearsals (all in St Peter’s — exact times TBC):
    • Monday 17th June (18.30–21.30)
    • Saturday 22nd June (10.00–17.00)
    • Sunday 23rd June (14.30–17.30, & concert 18.30)
  • programme & other details TBA
Sunday 29th September 2019 (Catherine Martin; St Peter’s, 53 Belsize Square NW3 4HY)
  • rehearsals (all in St Peter’s — exact times TBC):
    • Monday 23rd Sept (18.30–21.30)
    • Saturday 28th Sept (10.00–17.00)
    • Sunday 29th Sept (14.30–17.30, & concert 18.30)
  • programme & other details TBA
Sunday 1st December 2019 (Catherine Martin; St Peter’s, 53 Belsize Square NW3 4HY)
  • rehearsals (all in St Peter’s — exact times TBC):
    • Monday 25th Nov (18.30–21.30)
    • Saturday 30th Nov (10.00–17.00)
    • Sunday 1st Dec (14.30–17.30, & concert 18.30)
  • programme & other details TBA

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