Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute
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Prepare for an afternoon of exquisite early 18th-century music at St Cecilia's Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum. Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute, scheduled for Saturday 22 August at 3pm, promises a unique programme presented by Gerry McDonald and John Kitchen. They will explore fascinating transcriptions, featuring recorder performances of Corelli's celebrated violin sonatas, re-imagined for this delicate instrument. Complementing this, the duo will also showcase Bach's masterful arrangements of Vivaldi's vibrant violin concertos, adapted for solo keyboard. These historically significant pieces will be brought to life on the venue's magnificent 1764 Hass harpsichord, offering a truly authentic sonic experience. A perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the musical artistry of the period. Tickets are available, priced between £5 and £15, ensuring this delightful concert is accessible to all.
The concert will feature a unique programme of early 18th-century music, with Gerry McDonald and John Kitchen presenting transcriptions of Corelli's violin sonatas for recorder and Bach's arrangements of Vivaldi's violin concertos for solo keyboard. The duo will perform on the 1764 Hass harpsichord, offering a truly authentic sonic experience.
Gerry McDonald and John Kitchen are a critically acclaimed team, with McDonald described as a 'respected performer' by Recorder Magazine and Kitchen's playing praised as 'exemplary' by EarlyMusicReview.com. Their performance promises to be a highlight of the afternoon.
The concert will take place on Saturday 22 August at 3pm in the Concert Room & Music Museum at St Cecilia's Hall. Tickets are available, priced between £5 and £15.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 16:00.
Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute is held at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG).
Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on stcecilias.ed.ac.uk.
Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute can be booked via stcecilias.ed.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute
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Prepare for an afternoon of exquisite early 18th-century music at St Cecilia's Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum. Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute, scheduled for Saturday 22 August at 3pm, promises a unique programme presented by Gerry McDonald and John Kitchen. They will explore fascinating transcriptions, featuring recorder performances of Corelli's celebrated violin sonatas, re-imagined for this delicate instrument. Complementing this, the duo will also showcase Bach's masterful arrangements of Vivaldi's vibrant violin concertos, adapted for solo keyboard. These historically significant pieces will be brought to life on the venue's magnificent 1764 Hass harpsichord, offering a truly authentic sonic experience. A perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the musical artistry of the period. Tickets are available, priced between £5 and £15, ensuring this delightful concert is accessible to all.
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The concert will feature a unique programme of early 18th-century music, with Gerry McDonald and John Kitchen presenting transcriptions of Corelli's violin sonatas for recorder and Bach's arrangements of Vivaldi's violin concertos for solo keyboard. The duo will perform on the 1764 Hass harpsichord, offering a truly authentic sonic experience.
Gerry McDonald and John Kitchen are a critically acclaimed team, with McDonald described as a 'respected performer' by Recorder Magazine and Kitchen's playing praised as 'exemplary' by EarlyMusicReview.com. Their performance promises to be a highlight of the afternoon.
The concert will take place on Saturday 22 August at 3pm in the Concert Room & Music Museum at St Cecilia's Hall. Tickets are available, priced between £5 and £15.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
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When is Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute?
Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 16:00.
Where is Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute taking place?
Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute is held at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG).
How much are tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute?
Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on stcecilias.ed.ac.uk.
How do I get tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute?
Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s IV: Fit for a Flute can be booked via stcecilias.ed.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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