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Purcell & Handel

A programme of glorious music by Purcell & Handel. Songs and arias interspersed with colourful instrumental settings of popular folk melodies of the day and the unique and arresting music of violinist Nicola Matteis.

1. One Charming Night Henry Purcell [1659-1695]
By Beauteous Softness

2.Scots Airs Anon. 17th century
Dunbarton's Drums
Bonny Christie
When She Came In She Bobbed
Gilliam Callum

3.In The Black Dismal Dungeon Of Despair Henry Purcell
Sweeter Than Roses

4.Sett of Ayres Nicola Matteis [d.1714]
Preludio
The Lass of Peaties Mill [Anon. Scots Air]
Giga Al Genio Turchesco
Aria Burlesca Con Molto Bizzarie

Interval

5.Trio Sonata in G minor Op.2 No.8 G.F. Handel [1685- 1757]
Largo, Allegro, Adagio, Allegro

6. Mi Palpita Il Cor G.F. Handel

7.Trio Sonata in D major Op. 5 No.2 G.F. Handel
Adagio, Allegro, Hornpipe, Gavotte, March

8.Stil Amare [From Tolomeo] G.F. Handel