Marianna Szûcs baroque violin Farran Scott baroque violin Tatty Theo baroque cello Carolyn Gibley harpsichord Nicki Kennedy soprano Occasional members: Rachel Harris baroque violin Rachel Moss baroque flute/recorder Gail Hennessy baroque oboe

‘The Brook Street Band ... are gaining quite a reputation for their stylish and imaginative programmes. They bring a delightful freshness and lack of affectation ... playing in a vivacious style ... that makes it very clear that they are enjoying themselves. Their pleasure in the music is infectious.’ Gramophone Magazine Editor’s Choice, Stanley Sadie

‘... The Brook Street Band ... play with style and zest, keeping the rhythms light and springy and ornamenting deftly ... eager continuo ... delightful music-making, with violinists sparring elegantly in the faster numbers and bringing a delicate sense of timing and colour to the slow movements.’ Richard Wigmore, BBC Music Magazine, Double 4* rating

‘ ... a winning mix of vitality, warmth and expressiveness ... a riveting performance which varied between affecting simplicity and visceral excitement ...’ Tim Homfray, The Strad Magazine

Taking its name from the London street where Handel lived and worked, his music forms the core of The Brook Street Band’s repertoire. Concerts are lively and engaging with fun and informative introductions. Awards have included BBC Young Artists’ Forum, Arts Council of England and the Byrne Award for Handel scholarship.

Sample Programme:

Programmes include: From Leipzig to London, Signor Corelli’s Violin, Mad Songs and Englishmen, Acis and Galatea. See website for full programme details. Programmes can be designed to suit.

Education:

Extensive experience in this field designed for all ages/abilities including special needs. Video and evaluation reports available. Specific projects designed on application. Also, master classes, lecture recitals, instrumental coaching and workshops.

Recordings:

Handel Cello Sonatas (AVIE Records AV2118); Handel Trio Sonatas Opus 5 (AVIE Records AV2068); Handel Oxford Water Music (AVIE Records AV0028); CDs of live BBC Radio 3 broadcasts (Young Artists’ Forum, Early Music Show, In Tune, Brian Kay Show)

Performances:

5 Aug 07 Petworth Festival
Sep 07 Croatian tour, including Varazdin
Early Music Festival
16 Dec 07 Wigmore Hall, London

Contact:

Christopher Lawrence (General Manager)
The Academy of Ancient Music,
10 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE
Tel: 01223 301509
Fax: 01223 327377
Email: info@aam.co.uk
Website: www.aam.co.uk