Welcome to the world of Linden Baroque!
Announcing our new Musical Director! Our next concert is on May 21st, 2023 at St Stephen's Church, Hampstead.
Sunday MAY 21st 2023 at St Stephen's, Hampstead 'Gloria with Gloriana' - Vivaldi's evergreen favourite but not necessarily as you know it! We join forces once more with that excellent choir of women, 'Gloriana' who will also sing with the orchestra, Vivaldi's sumptuous Kyrie RV587 and on their own, a fascinating contemporary work by Ninfea Crutwell-Reade, 'Car auprès de toi', a setting of Psalm 36.
John Oliver Ruthven will direct the concert and we present a variety of other works, including the delightful Albinoni Concerto for 2 oboes and strings op 9 no 3, Vivaldi's lively Sinfonia 'La Senna Festeggiante' and Concerto for Strings RV158 and Corelli's Sinfonia 'Santa Beatrice d'Este'
Tickets are £18 and £13 concessions with under 16y free. They are available online now and on the door (cards preferred). Drinks will be available
Important announcement!
Linden Baroque Orchestra is excited and proud to announce that our new Musical Director will be Ashley Solomon, the well-loved flautist and recorder player, director of Florilegium and Head of Historical Performance at the Royal College of Music, where he has been a Professor since 1994. He is both a Fellow of the Royal College of Music (FRCM) and Royal Academy of Music (FRAM) in recognition of his outstanding services to music.
We feel very honoured that Ashley has agreed to take this position, which will help us develop the orchestra over a longer period.
Coming soon:
Saturday NOVEMBER 11th 2023, St James's Piccadilly with The Finchley Chamber Choir directed by David Lardi in a concert of, again, Vivaldi Gloria (with the men allowed back in!), Handel Dixit Dominus, Handel Concert Gross op 3 no 4 and a Bach Motet. More details soon.
Aw, what a shame, you missed our last concert:
Sunday FEBRUARY 26th 2023 at St Stephen's, Hampstead - a short programme of bubbly orchestral works. directed once again by the wonderful flautist and director of Florilegium, Ashley Solomon, in lively instrumental pieces by Handel (Concerto Grosso Op 3 No4), Telemann (Suite for 3 oboes and strings) and Hellendaal (Concerto Grosso op3 no 5). Just enough to banish those winter blues as the first flowers pop out!
Reviews from our last concert:
5/5 This was a most delightful evening. This is a beautiful church which is now used for concerts and private events. Very welcoming staff. I was glad I arrived early as the church soon became full. Wonderful music played by an amazing orchestra which included 3 oboes and bassoon and a harpsichord. The 1st violin, Maxim del Mar, was brilliant, playing such difficult pieces in the Hellendaal Concerto. They all stood for the entire concert…no mean feat but it meant we could all watch them playing! One of the best things about this concert was the fabulous detailed programme notes. It was a great evening, especially as there was no interval to break the mood. I will definitely follow this orchestra and hope to attend the next concert (DB)
5/5 Another very enjoyable concert by the Linden Baroque Orchestra. I found a seat in the front row within almost inches of the violins. Great fun and good listening in such a big space. Do appreciate the programme. It is both pretty and full of valuable information. Looking forward to the next concert in May. (KC)
I take this opportunity to say the concert was so enjoyable, thank you so much. We will be there for the one in May! I wish i had known of your concerts earlier! The atmosphere was very relaxed which is welcoming, the program notes and Mr.Solomon’s words where fun and interesting, with details i have not come across before. The program choice was inspired and i enjoyed listening to all, particularly the absolutely marvellous sound of the first viola, the velvet quality of that sound was gorgeous. We will repeat. (MGS)
5/5 This was a very enjoyable concert held in a very interesting church, with excellent printed programme provided. Pleasant helpers and refreshments. (CS)
5/5 Beautiful music. Very talented musicians. Lovely graphic design advertising event and programme. (CH)
Great concert. Just moved in area
and from the previous concert:
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.”
Saturday NOVEMBER 11th 2023, St James's Piccadilly with The Finchley Chamber Choir directed by David Lardi in a concert of, again, Vivaldi Gloria (with the men allowed back in!), Handel Dixit Dominus, Handel Concert Gross op 3 no 4 and a Bach Motet. More details soon.
Aw, what a shame, you missed our last concert:
Sunday FEBRUARY 26th 2023 at St Stephen's, Hampstead - a short programme of bubbly orchestral works. directed once again by the wonderful flautist and director of Florilegium, Ashley Solomon, in lively instrumental pieces by Handel (Concerto Grosso Op 3 No4), Telemann (Suite for 3 oboes and strings) and Hellendaal (Concerto Grosso op3 no 5). Just enough to banish those winter blues as the first flowers pop out!
Reviews from our last concert:
5/5 This was a most delightful evening. This is a beautiful church which is now used for concerts and private events. Very welcoming staff. I was glad I arrived early as the church soon became full. Wonderful music played by an amazing orchestra which included 3 oboes and bassoon and a harpsichord. The 1st violin, Maxim del Mar, was brilliant, playing such difficult pieces in the Hellendaal Concerto. They all stood for the entire concert…no mean feat but it meant we could all watch them playing! One of the best things about this concert was the fabulous detailed programme notes. It was a great evening, especially as there was no interval to break the mood. I will definitely follow this orchestra and hope to attend the next concert (DB)
5/5 Another very enjoyable concert by the Linden Baroque Orchestra. I found a seat in the front row within almost inches of the violins. Great fun and good listening in such a big space. Do appreciate the programme. It is both pretty and full of valuable information. Looking forward to the next concert in May. (KC)
I take this opportunity to say the concert was so enjoyable, thank you so much. We will be there for the one in May! I wish i had known of your concerts earlier! The atmosphere was very relaxed which is welcoming, the program notes and Mr.Solomon’s words where fun and interesting, with details i have not come across before. The program choice was inspired and i enjoyed listening to all, particularly the absolutely marvellous sound of the first viola, the velvet quality of that sound was gorgeous. We will repeat. (MGS)
5/5 This was a very enjoyable concert held in a very interesting church, with excellent printed programme provided. Pleasant helpers and refreshments. (CS)
5/5 Beautiful music. Very talented musicians. Lovely graphic design advertising event and programme. (CH)
Great concert. Just moved in area
and from the previous concert:
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.”
This was our last concert in the summer
The first time we'd met since March 2020, for a 'play-day', happily directed by our founder, Maestro Paul Goodwin, on a rare break (between Israel and the US) in his busy international conducting schedule. We were also delighted to welcome back Julia Bishop to lead.
Our current main venue, St Stephen's, Hampstead
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Ideal companions for a good evening out perhaps?
(a window from Islington's Union Chapel)
Ideal companions for a good evening out perhaps?
(a window from Islington's Union Chapel)
