Saturday 13 August at 15:00
Ensemble Caravaggio: 'Seeds of Change'
The winners of the Fenton House Ensemble Competition present an exciting
classical trio programme featuring the Kuhlbors fortepiano, exploring
the revolutionary shift of musical language at the end of the 18th
century. Beatrice Scaldini violin, Carina Drury cello, Nat Mander
fortepiano.
Monday 15 August at 15:00
Lord Rochester's monkey: 'Le Café'
French baroque salon music from the pleasures of coffee and cantatas to
the pain of gallstones! Frances Cooper soprano, Emily Lloyd violin, Mark
Summers viol, John Kitchen harpsichord, Gordon Ferries
theorbo/guitar.
Saturday 20 August at 15:00
Laura Tivendale: The Essential Harpsichord
Laura Tivendale, Broadwood Harpsichord Competition winner, presents a
varied and personal programme reflecting the power, charm and excitement
of the instrument, performed on the double-manual French harpsichord
made by Luigi Baillon in 1755.
Wednesday 24 August at 15:00
Arborea Musica: Mr Handel's Curious contrivances
Gerard McDonald and John Kitchen contrast early versions of some of
Handel's best-loved wind sonatas with virtuoso keyboard arrangements of
operatic overtures. Featuring the 1755 double-manual Kirckman
harpsichord.
Saturday 27 August at 15:00
Ben Kearsley: Scottish classical guitarist
Ben Kearsley will perform works by Albeniz, Schubert, Barrios, The
Beatles and more. With emphasis on Spanish and Latin-American music
played on a Robert Ruck guitar made in 1995.
Venue: St Cecilia's Hall, Cowgate/Niddry Street, Venue 31
Tickets: £8, £6 concessions: Fringe Office 0131 226 000, Queen's Hall 0131 668 2019, or at the door.