Ingrid Seifert violin Richard Gwilt violin Irmgard Schaller viola Charles Medlam violoncello Terence Charlston keyboard

‘The performances were immaculately controlled, at all times a delight to the ear ... supple, flexible playing which touched the heights of virtuosity and the depths of emotion.’
Financial Times

Formed in 1978, London Baroque enjoys the position of being one of the most experienced and long-lived baroque chamber groups and is regarded worldwide as one of the foremost exponents of baroque chamber music. The 2007/08 season contains programmes ranging from early English music to Mozart and contemporaries. With the four core players there will be appearances in England, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and North America. In addition there will be concerts with Emma Kirkby in England, Germany, Italy and Spain. London Baroque has performed at the Edinburgh, Salzburg, Bath, Beaune, Innsbruck, Utrecht, York and Ansbach Festivals and has appeared on television in England, France, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Holland, Spain, Hungary, Sweden, Poland, Estonia and Japan.

Sample Programme:

Le Grand Siècle: Court music from 1650-1750
Bach and Sons: Father Bach and a piece from each of the sons
The Grand Tour: Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi, Couperin
Handel in Rome: Emma Kirkby sings Roman motets and cantatas

Education:

All education work undertaken. Workshops, lectures, demonstrations, classes etc

Recordings:

BIS Handel Latin Motets with Emma Kirkby
BIS French 17th Century Trio Sonatas
BIS Rameau Cantatas with Peter Harvey

Performances:

12 Dec 06 Essen Philharmonie
8 Jan 07 Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
8 May 07 Lufthansa Festival, St John’s, Smith Square

Contact:

Charles Medlam, Brick Kiln Cottage, Hollington, Newbury, Berks RG20 9XX

Tel: 01635 254 331

Email: c.medlam@btinternet.com Website: www.londonbaroque.com