George Tavern373 Commercial Road, London, Greater London, E1 0LA, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
| Tuesday 01 December 2026 | 20:00 |
Programme
| Programme to include: | ||
| Marais, Marin (1656-1728) | La Gamme, en forme de petit opéra | |
| Works by Rameau, Jean-Philippe (1683-1764) | ||
| Works by Buxtehude, Dietrich (1637-1707) |
Performers
| Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment | |
| Huw Daniel | Leader |
| Jonathan Manson | Viola da Gamba |
| Steven Devine | Director |
A real end of year treat as we present La Gamme, the final masterpiece by the extraordinary Marin Marais.
Huw Daniel, one of the OAE’s leaders, says “I have been looking for an opportunity to perform La Gamme for a while—this is a 35-minute piece for violin, gamba and harpsichord in the form of a small opera.” The very simple plot device of a rising and falling scale provides a stage for the remarkable virtuosity and harmonic invention that marks out Marais’ music. The second set in tonight’s gig will include pieces by Rameau and Buxtehude.
Huw will be joined by Jonathan Manson (gamba) and Steven Devine (harpsichord).
Price: £15 suggested price - or 'pay what you choose' (from £8 minimum)
