'Musick' in Manchester 1744/45

Join Manchester Baroque as we perform another original 18th century concert programme, one that took place in our city on 23rd July 1745. Whilst in Manchester’s Central Library our Artistic Director, Prof. Dr Pauline Nobes came across a transcript of concert programmes and a centenary review of Manchester’s first subscription concert series. Her groundbreaking musical and historical research includes the reconstruction of these 16 concert programmes, originally performed between November 2nd 1744 and August 20th 1745.

The music always includes popular Baroque composers Corelli and Handel, with any gaps in the original titles being filled, often by early 18th Century English gems from Manchester's rich archives. We have been working our way through recreating these concerts ever since Manchester Baroque formed, so join us on our next instalment!

Programme

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) - Overture to Admeto in D minor

Francesco Geminiani (1687–1762) - Concerto Grosso in Bb major Op. 3/5

Johann Christian Schickhardt (c.1682–1762) - Sonata for Flute in E minor Op.20/1

William Felton (1713–1769) - Concerto in A major for Harpsichord Op. 1/3

Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713) - Trio Sonata in G minor Op. 1/10

INTERVAL

George Frideric Handel - Concerto Grosso in D major Op. 6/5

Johann A. Hasse (1699-1783 - Flute Concerto in B minor

Thomas Roseingrave (1690–1776) - Eight Lessons for the Harpsichord, No.7 in G major

Michele Mascitti (C.1664-c.1760) - Sonata for Violin in G minor Op.3/1

John Humphreys (1707–1733) - Concerto Grosso Op.3/12

Manchester Baroque - performing on period instruments

Pauline Nobes - Artistic Director and leader

Soloists

Pauline Nobes - Violin

Martyn Shaw - Flute

David Francis - Harpsichord