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Musical Wanderlust

Charles Burney's European Travels in Pursuit of Harmony

Burney Society
Musical Wanderlust
Come join us in the for a presentation of our debut album: Musical Wanderlust - Charles Burney's European travels in search of harmony as well as a roundtable discussion featuring Burney scholars and historians. The event will be held at the Westminster Reference Library, Burney‘s London home.

We will be reading excerpts from `Burney’s travel diaries and have a discussion about travel during the 18th century, Burney’s life and hear all about his long European tours. Ensemble members will chat about how we have selected the pieces on our CD and our approach to marrying text and music and creating this audio adventure.

You will hear music from our upcoming album, amongst others a cantata composed by Charles Burney himself: The despairing shepherd. Never recorded and likely not performed by anyone else since the 18th century.

Performers:
Teresa Wrann - Recorder, Narration
Ella Bodeker - Soprano
David Lopez Ibanez - Violin
Jonatan Bougt - Theorbo, Baroque Guitar
Harry Buckoke - Viola da Gamba
Thomas Pickering - Harpsichord, Recorder, Traverso
Daniel Watt- Percussion


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  • date Sat 9 December 2023
  • location Westminster Reference Library, London
  • time 11:00am
  • ticket pay what you can

Full Event Details

Come join us in the for a presentation of our debut album: Musical Wanderlust - Charles Burney's European travels in search of harmony as well as a roundtable discussion featuring Burney scholars and historians. The event will be held at the Westminster Reference Library, Burney‘s London home.

We will be reading excerpts from `Burney’s travel diaries and have a discussion about travel during the 18th century, Burney’s life and hear all about his long European tours. Ensemble members will chat about how we have selected the pieces on our CD and our approach to marrying text and music and creating this audio adventure.

You will hear music from our upcoming album, amongst others a cantata composed by Charles Burney himself: The despairing shepherd. Never recorded and likely not performed by anyone else since the 18th century.

Performers:
Teresa Wrann - Recorder, Narration
Ella Bodeker - Soprano
David Lopez Ibanez - Violin
Jonatan Bougt - Theorbo, Baroque Guitar
Harry Buckoke - Viola da Gamba
Thomas Pickering - Harpsichord, Recorder, Traverso
Daniel Watt- Percussion

Venue Details & Map

Location

Westminster Reference Library, London
Whitcomb Street, London, WC2H 7HH, United Kingdom

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