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London Handel Players - Music for Frederick the Great

The London Handel Players play music written for King Frederick the Great, including chamber music in the gallant style he preferred, and Bach's Musical Offering.

Presented by Catherine Bott
The opening concert in the Tilford Bach Society's 60th anniversary festival, recorded last month at Farnham Castle.
The London Handel Players play music written for King Frederick the Great, including chamber music in the gallant style he so liked, and Bach's Musical Offering, written as a tribute to the King and based on a theme he provided.
CPE Bach: Trio Sonata in C major Wq147
Frederick the Great: Flute Sonata in C major
Franz Benda: Violin Sonata in E flat major
Quantz: Flute Sonata in A major No.351
JS Bach Musical: Offering BWV1079

Rachel Brown, flute
Adrian Butterfield, violin
Katherine Sharman, cello
Alistair Ross, harpsichord.

2 hours

Broadcast

  • Sun 17 Jun 2012 14:00