Bellot Ensemble II

Bellot Ensemble explore music of devotion and passion from 17th century Italy in their second Friday Lunchtime Concert.

Taking its cue from Legrenzi’s phrase “O come piace" (as it pleases), this programme brings together vocal and instrumental music from 17th-century Italy. Songs, sonatas, canzonas and dances sit alongside one another, moving between the sacred and the secular. Across intimate laments, lively instrumental writing and devotional song, the programme reflects a culture comfortable with contrast, variety and freedom of expression.

Bellot Ensemble are a dynamic period instrument group known for their energetic performances and style-specific improvisation. Specialising in 17th century repertoire, the ensemble combines rigorous historical research with spontaneous creativity, sharing the joy of this glorious repertoire with their audiences.

Bellot Ensemble are the recipients of the Keith Coventry Bursary and are also supported by The Fidelio Charitable Trust.

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Lucine Musaelian soprano, viola da gamba
Edmund Taylor violin
Nathan Giorgetti viola da gamba
Daniel Murphy theorbo, baroque guitar
Matthew Brown harpsichord, chamber organ

Cazzati:: Trattenimenti per camera – Ballo delle Ombre (2’)
Monteverdi:: “Voglio di vita uscir” (7’)
Farina:: Sonata detta “La Farina” a 2 (7’)
Monteverdi:: “Ohimè ch’io cado” (4’)
Falconieri:: Il primo libro di canzone, sinfonie – La suave melodia (4’)
Ferro:: Sonate per 2, 3, 4, strumenti e b.c. – Sonata 5 à 3 (4’)
Monteverdi:: Madrigali, Libro VIII “Guerrieri et amorosi” (3’)
Bembo:: “Habbi pietà di me” (5’)
Merula:: Canzon ottava “La Cavagliera” (4’)
Merula:: “Hor ch’è tempo di dormire” (from Canzonetta spiritual sopra alla nanna) (8’)
Falconieri:: Folias echa para mi Señora Doña Tarolilla de (3’)