St Mary's Cathedral Concert Series presents: Ensemble Antiqua - The Spirit of Italy

Llewellyn Negrin (recorder), Christine Akerman (baroque violin), Tim Lowe (guitar) and Alexander Rodrigues (spinet and voice) perform a selection of works on period instruments. 

Ensemble Antiqua will be performing a number of works by Italian Baroque composers as well as some by composers who have been inspired by this repertoire. In the former category are: Marcello’s well-known which features a particularly lyrical slow movement; a cantata by Vivaldi sung by Alexander Rodrigues, which features a lovely interplay between singer and recorder; and a by Sammartini. The works by Italian-inspired composers include a by German composer Friedrich Wilhelm Rust who flourished in the late 18th-century and wrote this work after spending a couple of years in Italy studying with some of the leading composers of the day. Originally scored for violin and lute, we will be performing it on recorder and guitar. Also on the programme is a beautif…