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1790s London: Saint and Sinner

Academy of Ancient Music

,Milton Court Concert Hall
A portrait of Richard Egarr

With the arrival of composers, musicians and new instruments from Europe, London’s musical world changed. Tonight we hear music by two of the most influential but contrasting characters on the scene.

Perhaps the most famous visitor was 'Papa' Haydn, a devout Catholic, who penned 12 'London' symphonies, two of which we hear in this concert. Jan Ladislav Dussek was another international visitor to the capital at the time. Rumoured to have been a revolutionary and seducer of princesses, he charged extortionate rates for piano lessons then fled London when his music publishing business failed, abandoning his wife and daughter, and eventually drinking himself to death.

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6.30pm Pre-concert talk
Free to ticket-holders

Programme

Haydn Symphony No 93 in D major
Dussek 'A che congiuri' from Six Canzonets, Op 52, No. 2
Dussek 'Leggiadre ninfe', from Six Canzonets, Op 52 No 4
Dussek 'Che vorresti, o pastorello' from Six Canzonets, Op 52, No 6
Dussek Concerto for fortepiano Op 49 in G minor
Haydn Symphony No 94 in G major, The Surprise

Performers

Academy of Ancient Music
Richard Egarr director & fortepiano
Daniela Lehner mezzo-soprano

Milton Court Concert Hall

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