'Musick' in Manchester 1744/45

Reconstruction of an original concert from 14th May 1745
Join Manchester Baroque as we reconstruct an original concert programme that took place in our city on 14thMay 1745. Our Artistic Director, Dr Pauline Nobes, came across in Manchester’s Central Library a transcript of sixteen subscription concert programmes which took place between November 2nd 1744 and August 20th 1745. We have been working our way reconstructing these concerts since Manchester Baroque formed, so join us on our next instalment!
The music comes largely from popular 18th Century composers, with any gaps in the programme filled from Manchester's rich archives of music. Performing this music on period instruments and playing in Manchester’s only surviving 18th Century Church really brings Manchester’s musical history to life.
Original programme for the 14th May 1745 concert
'May 14th. - Overture to Alexander; German flute concerto; song; first organ concerto of Felton; first sonata of Humphreys.
2nd Act. First overture to Admetus; song; seventh concerto of Corelli; violin solo; Handel's water music.'
Performers
Manchester Baroque - performing on period instruments
ProgrammeOverture to Alexander the Great - arrangement by Handel for solo harpsichord - George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759)Overture to AlexanderConcerto in D Major - Johann J. Quantz (1697 – 1773)German flute concerto Non è più tempo' - HandelSongConcerto Op.1/1 in C major (Johnson, [1744]) - William FeltonFirst organ concerto of FeltonSonata in A major (Young, [1726]) - John HumphriesFirst sonata of Humphreys
Interval2nd Act.
Overture to Admetus - HandelOverture to Admetus‘Luci care, addio posate’ from Admetus (1726) - HandelSongConcerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6/7 - Arcangelo Corelli (1653 – 1713)Seventh concerto of CorelliSonata in, G minor, Op. 3/1 - Michele Mascitti (c.1664 – c.1760)Violin soloWater Music Suite (1730) - HandelHandel's water music

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St. Ann's Church, Saint Ann's Square, Manchester, United Kingdom