Dukatenkonzert

Event Details

Join Nathaniel Mander (fortepiano) and Declan Hickey (romantic guitar) for a modern-day Dukatenkonzert—a public concert in a private home, as held in early 19th-century Vienna for a ducat* per head. 

As members of the early romantic ensemble Harmonicon, Nathaniel and Declan are keen to revive the piano-and-guitar duo repertoire that was fashionable in the first half of the 19th century. This event's programme includes duos by Diabelli, Mertz and Carulli, with additional solos by Beethoven and Mertz.

Nathaniel will play on a fine square piano manufactured by John Broadwood and Sons in 1814; Declan on an undated 19th-century guitar made by William Hanbury.

Guests are cordially invited to socialise after the concert, with a complimentary drink.

As this event will take place in a private home, the address will be included on the digital ticket received after booking. The venue is a very short walk from Gospel Oak overground station (Mildmay and Suffragette lines). 

*According to the National Archives currency converter, an old Austrian ducat equates to £26.80 in modern sterling.

Terms and Conditions

Ticket returns will only be possible once the event has reached maximum capacity and a waitlist is operational, at which stage guests will be notified. 

In the event of cancellation or postponement due to unforeseen circumstances, guests will be issued with a full refund of the ticket price.