Apollo’s Fire: Fencing Match – Duelling Double Concertos

Friday 24 April 2026

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Americans and Brits face off in a lively transatlantic ‘duel’ (no muskets or bayonets this time): Apollo’s Fire (‘the USA’s hottest baroque band’) is joined by principal members of the English Baroque Soloists for a spirited evening that includes the Bach Double Violin Concerto, music by Vivaldi and a colourful suite by Rameau.

Please note this performance will last for approximately 2 hours, including interval.

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Vivaldi Allegro from Concerto for Two Violins and Two Cellos
Telemann Concerto in E minor for Flute and Recorder
Bach Concerto in D minor for Two Violins
Rameau Dances from Les Fêtes d’Hébé and Dardanus
Vivaldi Concerto in A minor for Two Violins
Vivaldi (arr. Sorrell) La Folia, after Sonata in D minor

Apollo’s Fire
Musicians from the English Baroque Soloists
Jeanette Sorrell artistic director/conductor

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Apollo’s Fire: Fencing Match – Duelling Double Concertos

Friday 24 April 2026

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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