The universally admired Scottish Baroque ensemble and its guests offer a new Wigmore co-commission from Caroline Shaw, which takes its place amidst a programme including Corelli’s famous Christmas Concerto – plus two major works by an Italian composer who in 1682 met an unfortunate end in a square in Genoa.

Pietro Antonio Locatelli Concerto grosso in F minor Op. 1 No. 8
Alessandro Stradella Ah! troppo è ver
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Alessandro Stradella Sonata di viole 'Concerto-concerto grosso'
Caroline Shaw New commission (world première)
Arcangelo Corelli Concerto grosso in G minor Op. 6 No. 8 'Fatto per la Notte di Natale'