CONCERT PARTNER: Bruce & Mary Hutchinson

An early music extravaganza featuring world-famous countertenor Daniel Taylor, soprano Ellen McAteer, violinists Adrian Butterfield and Mark Fewer, flutist Rachel Brown, cellist David Hetherington, and harpsichordist Kenneth Slowik. The entire evening concert programme features the music of Handel. 

Trio for Flute, Violin and Continuo Opus 2, No. 1 HWV 386

Andante; Allegro ma non troppo; Largo; Allegro

Adrian Butterfield (violin), Rachel Brown (flute), Kenneth Slowik (harpsichord) David Hetherington (cello)

Duet, Scherzano sul tuo volta, from Rinaldo HWV 7

Ellen McAteer (soprano), Daniel Taylor (countertenor) 

Duet, Se il cor ti perde, from Tolomeao HWV 25

Ellen McAteer (soprano), Daniel Taylor (countertenor)

Trio Sonata Op.2 No.9 in E major HWV 394 for 2 violins and continuo

 Adagio; Allegro; Adagio; Allegro

 Adrian Butterfield (violin), Mark Fewer (violin), Kenneth Slowik (harpsichord) David Hetherington (cello)

INTERMISSION

Trio Sonata Op.2 No.8 in G minor HWV 393 for 2 violins and continuo

 Andante; Allegro; Largo; Allegro

Adrian Butterfield (violin), Mark Fewer (violin), Kenneth Slowik (harpsichord) David Hetherington (cello)

Violin Sonata in A Major, HWV 361

Andante; Allegro; Adagio; Allegro

Adrian Butterfield (violin), Kenneth Slowik (harpsichord) David Hetherington (cello)

Aria, Lascia ch'io pianga, from Rinaldo HWV 7

Ellen McAteer (soprano)

Domerò, from Tolomeo HWV 25

Daniel Taylor (countertenor)

Duet, Io t'abbraccio, from Rodelinda HWV 19 

Ellen McAteer (soprano), Daniel Taylor (countertenor)

Reserved seating