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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

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JULY 20 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Richard Egarr, conductor, Rowan Pierce, soprano

Christopher Gibbons, (1615/20-76), Fantasy in A minor 

John Blow,  (1649-1708), 3 Songs
“Welcome, Welcome Every Guest” from Amphion Anglicus
“Peaceful Is he and most secure”
“Lovely Selina”

Matthew Locke, (1621/23-77), Curtain tune from The Tempest

Henry Purcell, (1659-95), 3 songs
“The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation”, Z. 196
“Music for a while”, Z. 583
“Bess of Bedlam”, Z. 370

Henry Purcell, Chaconne from King Arthur 

- Intermission –

Henry Purcell, Fairy Queen Selection for soprano and orchestra
3. Second Music: Aire
4. Rondeau
20. “If Love’s a sweet Passion” (Rowan Pierce, soprano)
22. Dance for the Fairies
27. Dance of the Haymakers
49. Monkey’s Dance
43. The Plaint: “O let me weep!” (Rowan Pierce, soprano)
29. Third Act Tune: Hornpipe
18. A Dance of the Followers of Night
14. “See, even Night herself” (Rowan Pierce, soprano)
9. Prelude
51. “Hark! the Echoing Air” (Rowan Pierce, soprano)
57. Chaconne


WQXR Host: Elliott Forrest - (LIVE BROADCAST)

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Later Event: August 3
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