Academy of Ancient Music - Rhythm Across Time
- Date
- 13 May, 2026
- Start time:
- 19:30
- Venue Name
- West Road Concert Hall
Description
Academy of Ancient Music joins The Wave Quartet in an ingenious, audacious musical voyage across five centuries.
Centuries pass, but artistry is forever, and whether it’s 1726 or 2026, there’s nothing to match the voltage generated by a virtuoso performer at the absolute peak of their game. In this extraordinary, genre-crossing collaboration AAM meets marimba phenomenon Christoph Sietzen and his Wave Quartet. Sparks will fly.
'My music is a popular chamber music that comes from the tango' said Astor Piazzolla, and everything in this concert shares the same urge to communicate. It’s an adventure in musical time and space that embraces both 18th century Germany and the backstreets of Buenos Aires; the electrifying sonic patterns of Bach and Handel, and the (surprisingly baroque) rhythms of Nuevo Tango.
These were composers who transcended boundaries and astonished the senses. We’ll aim for nothing less.
Programme:
Bertali
Ciaccona in C major
Geminiani
Concerto Grosso No 12 ‘La Folia’, after Corelli Op 5
Handel
Chaconne in G major HWV 435
Bach
Concerto in A minor BWV 1065 (arr for marimbas and strings)
Piazzolla
Concerto ‘Aconcagua’: Moderato, Presto
Festa
Variations on ‘La Spagna’ - Contrapunto 46, 88, 77 and 108
Bach
Harpsichord Concerto in C major BWV 1061 (arr for marimbas and strings)
There will be a free pre-concert talk in the auditorium at 6.30pm
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