Baroque Classics by Candlelight
Saturday 14 March 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble for an evocative evening of Baroque masterworks, performed in the gentle glow of candlelight. This programme features iconic works such as Bach’s Air on a G String and Pachelbel’s Canon and Gigue, alongside vivid gems by Tartini, Vivaldi, Handel, Leonarda, and von Bayreuth. From the grandeur of the Water Music to the intimacy of Sonata prima, this concert offers a rich tapestry of Baroque colour, elegance, and expression.
Please note this performance will last for approximately 60 minutes without an interval.
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Tartini Sinfonia in D major
Bach Air on a G string
von Bayreuth Concerto in G minor
Pachelbel Canon and Gigue
Leonarda Sonata prima op. 16
Handel Water Music Suite in F major
Vivaldi Sinfonia in G major
St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble
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