DR BURNEY’S MUSICAL TOUR OF GERMANY: Dr Burney toured the princely courts of Germany in 1772, meeting all the leading musicians of the time. Performances of works by these composers will be accompanied by readings from his fascinating journal recording his adventures.

One of the highlights was his visit to the court of Frederick the Great at Berlin: see Menzel’s depiction of this monarch playing the flute in a concert at Sans Souci.

Robert and Caroline Jackson host an evening of music followed by dinner at New House, Southmoor as a fundraiser for Orchestra of St John’s.

Handel: ‘Flammende Rose, Zierde der Erden’
J S Bach:  ‘Aus liebe will Mein hellen sterben’ from St Matthew Passion
Frederick the Great:  Flute Sonata in b minor
Howard Moody improvises in the spirit of Quantz

Short interval.

Handel:  ‘Piangerò la sorte mia’ from Giulio Cesare
JS Bach Prelude and Fugue in  F sharp minor BWV 858 from Das Wohltempierierte Klavier
CPE Bach:  ‘Quia respexit’ from the Magnificat
CPE Bach: Hamburger Sonata in G major
Mozart: ‘Deh vieni, non tardar’ from ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

A two course dinner will be seved after the concert.

Hannah Davey soprano
Fiona Kelly flute
Howard Moody harpsichord
John Heley cello

Tickets @£75 available direct from Robert Jackson jacksonrv@hotmail.co.uk

Download application form here: New House music evening 5 September 2021