We can offer several different programmes, or we can create versatile bespoke packages that can be inclusive for any audience. All programmes contain works that showcase the musicians on solo instruments, in addition to the full ensemble.
All programmes can also include an education event. This can be a pre or post concert talk, a more formal lecture, masterclasses, and/or chamber group coaching.
Some of the programmes lend themselves more easily to a one hour concert, and some would obviously work better as full length concerts.
In tandem
This programme explores the parallel development in repertoire for three violins, from sonatas to concertos, in Italy and Germany. We highlight the similarities and contrasts, on multiple levels, between the sonata and concerto formats and between the two countries.
Fontana Sonata 16 a 3 violini
Marini Sonata in Ecco
Frescobaldi Tocata Prima (Book 2, 1637)
Buonamente Sonata Seconda a 3 violini
Gabrieli Sonata XXI con tre violini
Vivaldi Concerto for 3 violins in F Major, RV 551
Uswaldt Sonata a 3 violini
Schmelzer Sonata a 3 violini
Fux Sonata for 3 violins in F Major
Bach selections from D minor cello suite
Bach Concerto for 3 Violins BWV 1063 (arranged by Huw Daniel)
A Few of Our Favourite Things
This programme is exactly what the title says! A selection of our favourite repertoire for three violins, including lighthearted dances, virtuosic displays, and sublime emotions.
Pachelbel Canon and Gigue in D Major
Buonamente Sonata Seconda a tre violini from Book 6
Frescobaldi Toccata Prima (Book 2, 1637)
Vivaldi La Folia (arranged by Huw Daniel)
H Purcell Fantazia Three Parts on a Ground
D Gabrielli Cello Sonata in G Major
J B de Boismortier Sonata Prima Op 34 No 1
J.S. Bach Concerto for Three Violins in D Minor, BWV 1064 (arranged by Huw Daniel)
Drei Virtuose Violinen
This programme explores the German school of violin playing, with works that show off the virtuosic tradition of the German violinists. Works for solo instruments develop into sonatas for two violins, culminating in works for three violins. This programme can also feature the famous Pachelbel Canon.
Pisendel Sonata for solo violin, 2nd mvt
Biber Selected Sonata for two violins from Harmonio Artificioso
Bach Selected movements from D minor cello suite
Bach Trio Sonata in C minor BWV 526 for two violins and continuo
Schmelzer Sonata a 3 violini
Pisendel Sonata for solo violin, 1st mvt
Bach Sonata No 2, Grave, from Six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin
Bach Aria Variata BWV 989 for solo keyboard
Telemann Sonata Op 2 No 2 for two violins
Uswaldt Sonata a 3 violini
Bach Concerto for Three Violins BWV 1064 (arranged by Huw Daniel)
ScarViva!
In this programme, we explore Italian music from the early to late Baroque period. Beginning with Fontana, Buonamente and Gabrieli in the 17th century, we travel through to Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Corelli in the 18th century. This programme includes the famous Echo Sonata by Marini and a rare Vivaldi concerto for three violins.
This programme is particularly suited to including Joy Smith on the Baroque triple harp (arpadoppia) and can also include a solo harp piece.
Fontana Sonata 16 a 3 violini
Marini Sonata in Ecco
Frescobaldi Toccata for harpsichord
G Gabrieli Sonata XXI con tre violini
Vivaldi Concerto for 3 violins in F Major, RV 551
Buonamente Sonata Seconda a 3 violini
D Gabrielli Cello Sonata in G Major
Corelli Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 4 (arranged by Huw Daniel)
Scarlatti Folia variations for harpsichord
Vivaldi Trio Sonata for two violins, La Folia (arranged for three violins by Huw Daniel)
Virtuoso Violins of the Baroque
Pachelbel Canon and Gigue for 3 violins
Buonamente Sonata a tre violini (Book 6)
J. J. Froberger Lament on the Death of Ferdinand IV
Schmelzer Sonata a 3 violini
Telemann Concerto for 3 violins TWV 53:F1 (arranged by Huw Daniel)
Purcell Three Parts Upon a Ground
Marini Sonata in Eco con tre Violini
J.S. Bach Prelude and Allemande from the D minor Suite
Boismortier Sonata for 3 violins Op 34 No 6
J.S. Bach Concerto for 3 violins in D minor BWV 1063R (arranged by Huw Daniel)
Three Parts on a Ground: European Court Music for three violins and continuo
Pachelbel Canon and Gigue in D Major
Buonamente Sonata Seconda a tre violini from Book 6
Frescobaldi Toccata Prima (Book 2, 1637)
Corelli ‘Christmas Concerto’ Op 6 No 8 (arranged by Huw Daniel)
Purcell Fantazia Three Parts Upon a Ground
D Gabrielli Cello Sonata in G Major
Boismortier Sonata Prima Op 34 No 1 in g minor
Bach Concerto for Three Violins in D Major, BWV 1064 (arranged by Huw Daniel)
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