Programs
Fantini and Frescobaldi at the Villa Borghese, 1634
Eternal Source of Light Divine
Saint Day at San Petronio, Bologna
Sound clips from this program
William Corbett: Sonata
Stephen Creswell, Baroque violin
Judson Scott, Baroque trumpet
Nathan Whittaker, Baroque cello
Sheila Bristow, harpsichord
movement 4
Eternal Source of Light Divine
Separated from the continent by the channel, England was always somewhat removed from the innovations taking place in broader Europe. Composers traveling back and forth were an important means of keeping up to date with the latest musical developments. Handel was especially important in this regard as he brought the final flowering of the Baroque style to London's stages. This program brings together music composed for the royals and for the public theaters by English and émigré composers.
Handel
Eternal Source of Light Divine
Un
alma innamorata
or Figlio d’alte speranze
Corbett
Sonata for Trumpet, Violin and continuo
Finger
Sonata for Trumpet, Violin and continuo
JC Bach
Sonata for Violin and continuo
architectural drawing of the Kings Theatre, London