Historical Cello & Viola da Gamba

Daniel Williams
Oct 20, 2023
A musical extravaganza featuring masterpieces of the Baroque era.
Karen Carey, Susan Sukkar, recorder • Stephen Freeman, Nicole Forsyth, Odette Bruinzeel, violin and viola • Ruby Brallier, violoncello and viola da ga gamba • Joanna Butler, harpsichord • Shaun Ng, viola da gamba and baroque guitar
Lambert Goes Down Under brings together an impressive ensemble of musicians, led by the brilliant viola da gamba soloist, Shaun Ng, who will be enchanting the audience with his virtuoso performance on an antique viola da gamba crafted by Jean Nicolas Lambert in Paris back in 1739. This rare and historical instrument, cherished for its unique tonal qualities, will add unparalleled richness to the performances.
PROGRAM
Telemann: Concerto for viola da gamba and orchestra
Telemann: Fantasia for solo viola da gamba
Quantz: Trio sonata for recorders and continuo
Couperin: Thirteenth concert from Les Goûts-réunis
Rameau: Excerpts from the opera Les Indes galantes
Karen Carey, Susan Sukkar, recorder • Stephen Freeman, Nicole Forsyth, Odette Bruinzeel, violin and viola • Ruby Brallier, violoncello and viola da ga gamba • Joanna Butler, harpsichord • Shaun Ng, viola da gamba and baroque guitar