Thoroughbass directed by harpsichordist Diana Weston presents the world premieres of two new in its November concert The Birch Tree. Along with ensemble members Lucy Cormack (cello), Shaun Ng (gamba) and Joanne Arnott (recorder), Thoroughbass looks at how folksong has been the inspiration for composers as diverse as Ann Carr-Boyd, Mary Margeau, Elena Kats-Chernin and Bartok. Thoroughbass will show…
Tout Français Thoroughbass St Luke’s Anglican Church, Mosman November 16, 2014 Courtly dance music by lesser-known French composers was the focus for this concert given by Diana Weston – founder of early music ensemble Thoroughbass, with viola da gamba player, Shaun Ng and soprano Anna Fraser. Most of the works performed were composed during the…
With its roots in early music, Thoroughbass presents French courtly music and song, featuring the richly amber tones of the viola da gamba – an instrument beloved by Bach and by the French – from an era characterised by formality, procedure and excess, but also subtlety and ambiguity. Is this the ultimate in refinement and bon gout or mannered…