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Our last concert:

JUNE 26th 2022 at St Stephen's Hampstead - 'Pastoral Pleasures' Songs and music celebrating the joys of nature in early summer.

We were joined by soprano Philippa Hyde who sang some delightful songs inspired by nature by Thomas Arne, Purcell, Handel and Thomas Chilcot. We were directed once again from the violin by Theresa Caudle.

Works included Handel's 'Ombra Mai Fù' from Xerxes and the overture to 'Il Pastor Fido' (The Faithful Shepherd), Thomas Arne settings from Shakespeare plays  ('Where the bee sucks', Thou Soft Flowing Avon', 'Where daisies pied'), Thomas Chilcot ('Orpheus and his Lute'), songs and music from Purcell's Fairy Queen and King Arthur (including 'Fairest Isle'). The band played some instrumental music including Boyce's ever-fresh Symphony No 1.


Reviews:

5/5 "Beautiful high class music and singing.Wonderful evening."

4/5 "Beautiful early music, beautifully performed by dedicated musicians of the genre."

5/5 "Greatly enjoyed hearing and seeing the Linden Baroque Orchestra again at St Stephens church being it has been four years since I last attended one of their concerts there. It seemed wonderfully personal being that we, the audience were so close to the musicians and the Leader/Director spoke to us sharing information about planning the concert etc. The theme of the concert, Pastoral Pleasures, was enhanced by the singing of Philippa Hyde. Thanks too for all the information in the program about the composers and the musicians.”

4/5 "A varied programme beautifully performed by the Linden Baroque orchestra and soprano Phillippa Hyde.”

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