Ackermann, Rudolph. Microcosm of London. 1809

Ensemble

Pascale Beaudin, soprano
Thomas Cooley, tenor
Olivier Brault & Chloe Fedor, violin
Charles Brink, flute
Kristen Linfante, viola
Loretta O’Sullivan, cello
Andrew Appel, harpsichord

John Brewer, historian & speaker

Program

Handel, J. C. Bach, Haydn, Chilcott, Battishill

London saw the birth of remarkable institutions in the 18th century. Along with public concert halls and concert series the city saw the creation of public gardens that became the locale for dinners, art exhibits, and concerts. Here, Handel, J. C. Bach, Haydn performed to a besotted audience. The great singers offered the great crowds the popular arias of the day in the styles most au courant. Pascale Beaudin and Thomas Cooley sing works from Scot Songs and Handel's Oratorios joined by the entire ensemble.