The London Handel Players is a world-class ensemble bringing together leading period-instrument specialists in the field of Baroque chamber music. The group made its debut at St George’s Hanover Square as part of the London Handel Festival and has since appeared at major venues and festivals across Europe and North America, including Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall. Specialising in Baroque chamber music and concertos, the ensemble performs a wide repertoire extending beyond Handel to composers such as Telemann, Bach, Vivaldi and Rameau. Its extensive discography has received critical acclaim, and the ensemble also maintains a strong commitment to education through workshops, masterclasses and outreach activities.

Programme:
Michael Praetorius In Dulci Jubilo
Girolamo Frescobaldi Capriccio pastorale
Michael Praetorius Dances from Terpsichore – Ballet – Bourée – Ballet du Roy – Ballet des Amazones – Ballet des Anglois
Antonio Vivaldi Violin Concerto in E major, RV 270, Il Riposo, per il Santo Natale – Allegro – Adagio – Allegro
Marc-Antoine Charpentier Noël sur les Instruments, H 534 – Joseph est marié – Or nous dites Marie – A la venue de Noel – Une jeune pucelle
Alessandro Scarlatti Cantata pastorale per la nascità di Nostro Signore
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Flute Quartet in D major, K 285 – Allegro – Adagio – Rondeau
English Carols – Sweet was the song the Virgin sang – Past Three O’Clock
Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 8 in G minor, Fatto per la notte di Natale – Vivace–Grave – Allegro – Adagio–Allegro–Adagio – Vivace – Allegro – Pastorale Largo
JS Bach Arias – Süßer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151 – Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe, from BWV 147

Performers:
Siri Bengtsson Marklund soprano
Rachel Brown flute, recorder
Oliver Webber violin
Rachel Byrt viola
Gavin Kibble cello
Silas Wollston harpsichord
Adrian Butterfield director