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Event Overview

Location
West Road Concert Hall

11 West Road

Cambridge

CB3 9DP

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Duration
TBC
Latecomer policy
Latecomers may not be admitted

Ticket Information

Wed 05 Feb 2025

19:30

Cost

£20.50 - £39.50 (Including booking fee)

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Description

Swinging London meets Italian flair, 18th century style. AAM presents Georgian England in the company of Arne, Boyce, Geminiani and Bach. But not the Bach you’re expecting…

The music scene in 18th century Britain was a place where everything was up for grabs. A nation was remaking its identity – embracing global fashions and diverse cultures, and locked in passionate debate about its relationship with Europe. English composers wrote Italian operas, the spirit of Shakespeare met the inspiration of Corelli and Vivaldi, and Bach’s youngest son carved out a musical niche that was entirely his own.

 

It's a gloriously colourful world – both familiar and delightfully surprising – and for this performance, AAM dives headlong into a true musical melting pot. Linley and Boyce give classic literature a magical makeover, Geminiani brings London a taste of the hottest Italian fashions, and there’s a whole mini-opera from JC Bach – the so-called ‘English Bach’, who lived in London and is buried at St Pancras. Mozart was a fan, and you’re about to hear why.

Performers

AAM

directed by Bojan Čičić

Programme

Arne Overture in G major No.3

Mudge Concerto No.1 in D major  Geminiani Concerto Grosso Op.7 No.3 in C major Linley Music for The Tempest

Boyce Overture from Peleus and Thetis Linley Violin Concerto in F major  JC Bach La Tempesta

There will be a free pre-concert talk in the auditorium at 6.30pm

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Accessibility Information

Induction Loop

An induction loop is installed in the Concert Hall for those who are hard of hearing. Patrons in rows D-T can use the induction loop system by simply adjusting their hearing aid to the ‘T’ position. Please note that rows A-C and the East and West Balconies are not covered by the induction loop system.

Parking

There are a number of accessbile parking bays on the Sidgwick Site, available on a non-reservable basis in the evenings and at weekends. You may also use the West Road car park for drop off and pick up.

Seating

Row D has level access and is most suitable for those with reduced mobility. Three wheelchair spaces are available in Concert Hall (D19-21). Please contact the relevant box office provider to request a wheelchair space.

Toilets

An accessible toilet is available approximately 18 metres from the main seating area

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome in the building