Glenn Kesby countertenor Lauren Brant recorders Claire Williams harpsichord

Baroque Encounter Trio comprises of three very versatile performers. Though soloists in their own right, together they present complete professional recitals of beautiful music in a luxurious mix of favourite ensemble pieces, virtuoso pieces for two instruments, and exquisite vocal and instrumental solos. Programme notes with translations (where necessary) can be provided to complete the experience and make the performance accessible to all. Spoken introductions and explanations are also incorporated, especially for younger audiences.

Glenn, Lauren, and Claire have performed in venues ranging from the intimacy of the Handel House Museum (seating 25 people) to the expansive Fairfield Halls (filled to capacity with 1,600 people) and from churches to the Chelsea Festival. Their performances have taken them around the UK, Europe and to Australia. The exquisite decoration of the harpsichord with its lid raised forms an immediate and atmospheric backdrop for the ensemble in any performance space.

Sample Programme:

Chirping Warblers: Using the imagery of birds to evoke the characteristics of innocence, optimism, love and contentment the selected music by Bononcini, Galliard, Pepusch, Couperin, Rameau and Handel enjoys and revels in these images.

Recordings:

Demo CD recorded May 2006. Vocal Music by Handel. Recorder music by Veracini and Harpsichord music by Bach.

Performances:

3 May 07 Handel House Museum, London
11 Jan 08 National Portrait Gallery
24 Jan 08 Handel House Museum, London

Contact:

Glenn Kesby, 34 Roupell Street,
London SE1 8TB

Tel: 020 7928 1219 or 07905 117785

Email: mail@baroque-encounter.com Website: www.baroque-encounter.com