London Handel Players
Baroque Passions: Heaven and Earth
- Trio Sonata Op. 5 No.4 in G major HWV 399
- L'empio, sleale, indengo from Giulio Cesare in Egitto HWV 17
- Concerto for Sopranino Recorder in C major RV 443
- Cara Sposa aria from Rinaldo HWV 7a
- Flute Concerto in G minor HWV 287
- Trio Sonata in D minor Op. 1 No. 12 RV63 'La Follia' RV 63
- Stabat mater in F minor, RV. 621
- London Handel Players
- Adrian Butterfieldviolin
- Daniel Tayloralto
- Rachel Brownflute
The London Handel Players are acclaimed for their vibrant interpretations of 17th and 18th-century music on period instruments. With a repertoire centred around George Frideric Handel and his contemporaries, the ensemble brings historical authenticity and expressive depth to every performance.
George Frideric Handel - Trio Sonata in G major, Op. 5 No. 4 (HWV 399) Elegant chamber music blending lyrical lines and lively dialogue between instruments.
"L'empio, sleale, indegno" from Giulio Cesare (HWV 17) A powerful aria full of fury and dramatic tension.
"Cara Sposa" from Rinaldo (HWV 7a) A sorrowful and tender lament from one of Handel’s most beloved operas.
Flute Concerto in G minor (HWV 287) A rare gem with expressive solo writing and rich textures.
Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for Sopranino Recorder in C major (RV 443)
A dazzling display piece full of brightness and virtuosity.
Trio Sonata in D minor “La Follia” (Op. 1 No. 12, RV 63) A dramatic and spirited set of variations on the famous "Follia" theme.
Stabat Mater in F minor (RV 621) A moving sacred work capturing grief and devotion with haunting beauty.