Three Chaconnes and a Canary: 17th Century Dance Music
This concert is part of the Instruments of Time & Truth Summer Concert Series 2021.
In this concert, Instruments of Time & Truth take you on a harmonious journey through 17th century dance music, with jigs, hornpipes, sarabandes, and ciaconnes galore. And even, if you’re watching closely, a canary!
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Suite from Abdelazar
Chaconne from The Gordian Knot Unty’d
Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644-1704)
Mensa Sonora, seu Musica Instrumentalis Pars I
Balletti Lamentabili à 4
Mensa Sonora, seu Musica Instrumentalis Pars VI
Henry Purcell
Chaconne from King Arthur
Tickets can be booked through the Tickets Oxford website; by calling Tickets Oxford on 01865 305305; or in person at the Oxford Playhouse.
Free tickets are available for audience members aged 8-25 thanks to the support of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust. Please phone Tickets Oxford on 01865 305305 to claim your free tickets.