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Thomas Dunford plays Vivaldi and Bach

Academy of Ancient Music

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Thomas Dunford plays lute between two marble statues

Virtuosic lutenist Thomas Dunford joins the Academy of Ancient Music to direct and perform an enthralling programme of Bach and Vivaldi.

In a programme showcasing the lute’s attributes as a solo instrument, hear the music of J S Bach, Buxtehude and Vivaldi, culminating in the latter’s glorious Concerto for Lute in D.

Revel in this repertoire with one of the instrument’s most acclaimed interpreters, whom BBC Music Magazine crowned ‘the Eric Clapton of the lute’ following the launch of Dunford’s debut album release in 2013. With his fleet fingers, glowing tone and natural abilities as a communicator, this will surely be a performance to remember.

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The performance is expected to finish around 9.30pm, including a 20 minute interval.

Please note that the performance originally advertised on this date will no longer be taking place, as Jean Rondeau is very pleased to share the news that in February 2020 he and his wife are expecting the arrival of their first child. Original tickets remain valid for this replacement concert.

Programme

  • Vivaldi   Concerto from Trio Sonata in C major
  • J S Bach   Orchestral Suite No 2 in B minor
  •   Suite in G minor
  • Buxtehude   Trio Sonata in B-flat major
  • Vivaldi   Concerto for Lute in D

Performers

  • Thomas Dunford   lute
  • Academy of Ancient Music  

Wine tasting event: Bach & Burgundy

Please note tickets for the wine tasting have now sold out. Tickets for the concert are still available.

Led by Jason Haynes of Stannary St. Wines (winner of IWC’s Burgundy Specialist of the Year), sample four wines before this evening’s concert, and a further four over dinner afterwards in the company of tonight’s performers.
The pre-concert tasting will begin at 6pm in Milton Court Level 1 Foyer. The post-concert dinner and tasting will be held in Osteria in the Barbican Centre; attendees will be escorted to Osteria by AAM staff directly following the end of the concert.
Telephone or in person booking only, subject to availability.
 

Pre-concert talk, 6.30pm

Free to ticket-holders

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Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available