In his day, Telemann (1661-1767) was considered to be on a par with Bach and Handel. He was a survivor of tragedy, a prolific composer, a traveller and a pioneer of music printing techniques and composer’s rights. His output is cosmopolitan, innovative, interesting and varied – the Fantasies draw on styles of other nations, vocal arias, polyphony and even the sound of a full orchestra. Wonderful music!
The 12 Fantasies for solo flute are a wonderful demonstration of what the baroque flute could do on a technical and emotional level. They include styles of other nations, vocal arias, polyphony and even the sound of a full orchestra! This is fascinating, beautiful and forward-looking music!
Nicola Woodward is a graduate of the Royal College of Music where she won several prizes. She has given live recitals at the Wigmore Hall and on classic FM, worked with the Bournemouth and London Philharmonic Orchestras and toured to Turkey and South America for the British Council.
She regularly entertained guests of King Charles at Buckingham Palace and Highgrove. Her recent recording of Koechlin’s ‘Chants de Nectaire’ with Hoxa, was awarded Guardian CD of the week.
Wednesday 14th October – 7.45pm
Tickets can be purchased here and will be available to purchase at the door (£15). There will be no bar on the evening, but the pub is just around the corner and you can stay for a chat after the concert.