LATE MIX MUSICAL OFFERING
LATE MIX MUSICAL OFFERING
Friday 23rd May, 9pm, Hall Two
Frederick the Great, King and flautist, was not a fan of‘ high’ Baroque music, much preferring a more galant and uncomplicated style. So when the King of Prussia challenged the aging JS Bach to improvise on an awkward, chromatic theme he seemed to have completely underestimated the old master. Not only did Bach astound the court with his improvisation on the‘ Royal Theme’ but he later published it at his own expense, a work that is as‘ Baroque’ as it gets, a prominent flute part being his only reverence to his royal challenger.
Bach Musical Offering
Northern Sinfonia
Tickets: £ 16
46 Ticket Office: 0191 443 4661
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