Performance Archives

PARISH HOUSE BAROQUE

“Portraits”

The famous English painter Thomas Gainsborough had a passion for music, and many significant composers sat for portraits by him. Ignatius Sancho, Carl Friedrich Abel, Felice de Giardini, and J.C. Bach all were subjects for Gainsborough and left behind not only their portraits but also a treasure trove of musical delights. Their compositions define the “legacy of the Baroque” as the European musical tradition makes its way toward the Classical era. Come hear their works performed live, on period instruments, in a wonderfully unique program.

 

The Performers
     Elisa Wicks, baroque violin
     Jennifer Carpenter, recorders
     Pam Chaddon, baroque cello
     Eric Wicks, harpsichord

Please click on a name above to learn more about the artist. Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Carpenter, Pam Chaddon, Elisa Wicks, Eric Wicks.

You can download the program and notes if you click here.

 

Program

Dance suite, arr. Jennifer Carpenter– Ignatius Sancho (1729-1780)
     Minuet the First
     Lady Mary Montagus Reel
     Air
     Duchess of Devonshires Reel

 

Trio Sonata in G major, WK 98, op. 16 no. 1 – Carl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787)
     Moderato
     Adagio ma non troppo
     Allegretto

 

Duo for Violin and Cello in F major – Felice de Giardini (1716-1796)
     Andante
     Adagio
     Allegro assai

 

Sonata for harpsichord and violin, op. 1, no. 3 – Francesca Lebrun (1756-1791)
     Allegro
     Rondeau-Allegretto

 

Trio sonata in F major, op 8, no 6, WB 40 – Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782)
     Adagio
     Allegretto
     Allegro assai