Magdalena Loth-Hill, Baroque violin
Mary-Jannet Leith, Recorders
Florence, Baroque cello
Thomas Allery, Harpsichord

Handel ~ Trio Sonatas in F major and B minor
Playford ~ ‘Grimstock’ and ‘Bobbing Joe’ from The English Dancing Master
Purcell ~ Sonatas of Three Parts, No.1 in G minor
Telemann ~ Trio Sonata in G minor
Oswald ~ Sonata on Scots Tunes; Airs for Autumn

With additional music by Blow, Sammartini, Elisabetta de Gambarini, and Robert Bremner

In the early 1700s, London was quickly becoming the musical hub of Europe, and its epicentre was the area around the Strand, home to famous music shops and print-houses. Ensemble Hesperi – renowned for their dynamic and innovative programmes – present lively and enticing music from theatres and taverns, churches and private homes, and reflect on the craze for Scottish music that was sweeping the English capital!

Ensemble Hesperi is a dynamic and innovative London-based period ensemble, with a passion for showcasing Early Music through intelligent, distinctive programming. The ensemble has gained a strong reputation for championing rarely-heard music, bringing forgotten stories to life through original research and joyful collaborations with guest artists, dancers, and actors.