The World of Baroque Oboe

Plunge into the plangent sound of baroque oboe We start our new season by inaugurating a Discovery Series which features one baroque instrument for each concert and introduces its charms, history and repertoire. Andrés Villalobos Lépiz, a young talent on baroque woodwinds hailing from Costa-Rica, will showcase some of the most beautiful baroque oboe repertory of the 18th century. (read more…) Programme: Marcello: Oboe Concerto in d minor Bach: Concerto for harpsichord BWV978 Handel: Nine German Aria HWV207 Pla: Trio Sonata for Oboe & Violin Bach: Aria 'Ich esse mit Freuden mein weniges Brot' BWV84 Bach: Choral 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' BWV147 &more Soloists: Andrés Villalobos Lépiz, baroque oboe Asako Ogawa, harpsichord Marie Lemaire, soprano with Otley Baroque Strings: Asuka Sumi, baroque violin & direction Jennifer Piggott, baroque violin Derek Revill, baroque viola Catherine Strachan, baroque cello The safety and comfort of our audience are most important to us. A we adhere to the recent changes of government guidance, some COVID-19 safety measures will be in place for our events. Please visit our website for the guidance