Bach & Handel: R3 in Concert Tuesday 21 March

[doversoul1]

Lars Ulrik Mortensen and European Union Baroque Orchestra

In a concert celebrating the 2017 European Day of Early Music, Lars Ulrik Mortensen directs the European Union Baroque Orchestra live from the National Centre for Early Music in York. The orchestra, now in its 32nd year, supports young baroque performers as they transition from study to professional careers, and is midway though a European tour with dates in Valletta, Antwerp and Darmstadt.

The programme tonight explores the theme of Betrayal and Betrothal with works including Bach's Wedding Cantata and 'Ah! Ruggiero crudel' from Handel's Alcina.
Presented by Tom Redmond.

Handel: Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op 6 No 10 (HWV328)
Handel: Cantata 'Tu fedel? Tu costante?' HWV171a
Handel: Passacaglia from Trio Sonata in G, HWV399
Handel: Recitative and Aria 'Ah! Ruggiero ... Ombre pallide' from Alcina
JS Bach: Harpsichord Concerto in A, BWV1055
JS Bach: Wedding Cantata 'Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten', BWV202

Maria Keohane (soprano)
Neven Lesage (oboe)
European Union Baroque Orchestra
Lars Ulrik Mortensen (director/harpsichord).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08jfhtm

Catch them while we can….. This week’s Early Music Show also features the EUBO.

[BBMmk2]

There's still lots of good thing to be had on Radio 3!! :) Thanks Dover1! :)

[oddoneout]

Make the most of them before they move to Antwerp?

[doversoul1]

A very enjoyable concert. We seem to be blessed with excellent period ensembles and singers these days. Long may it last....

[EdgeleyRob]

A very enjoyable concert. We seem to be blessed with excellent period ensembles and singers these days. Long may it last....

Thanks ds,it was