THE PLEASURE GARDENS OF OLD MARYLEBONE

Ensemble Hesperi:

Katie Holmes, Mark Seow, violins

Matyas Csiba, viola

Florence Petit, ‘cello

Mary-Jannet Leith, recorder

Elspeth Robertson, Oonagh Lee, oboes

Thomas Allery, harpsichord, organ, director

The Marylebone Gardens were public pleasure gardens situated in the grounds of the old manor house of Marylebone, and from the mid 17th century until the late 18th century, became a recognised concert venue. Ensemble Hesperi presents a colourful baroque programme containing many of the delights that might have been heard in the Pleasure Gardens of Old Marylebone. Ensemble Hesperi are dedicated to showcasing the infinite colours and possibilities of their instruments. Tonight we hear harpsichord, organ, recorder, strings, and oboes.

Symphony no 2 in A Major, William Boyce (1711-1779)

Allegro Assai – Vivace – Presto

‘Myrtle’ – ‘Heliotrope’, James Oswald (1710-1769)

Airs for the Seasons (Summer)

Trio Sonata in A major op 7 no 5, Willem De Fesch (1687-1761)

Andante – Vivace – Minuet I & II

Organ Concerto no 1 in E Major, John Stanley (1712-1786)

Vivace – Siciliano - Allegro

INTERVAL

Overture to Alfred, Thomas Arne (1710-1778)

Allegro moderato – Andante – Largo – Tempo di minuetto

Handel Trio Sonata in F major op 2 no 4, G. F. Handel (1685-1759)

Larghetto – Allegro – Adagio – Allegro/Adagio – Allegro

‘The Poppy’ – ‘The Crocus’, James Oswald (1710-1769)

Airs for the Seasons (Summer/Spring)

Keyboard Concerto no 5 in D Major, James Hook (1746-1826)

Allegro di molto – Andante – Allegro