BBC Proms - Daniel Pioro and Friends
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Bold. Innovative. A voyage of discovery.
Who’s on stage
A quartet of brilliant classical musicians with curious minds, led by violinist Daniel Pioro.
What they’re playing
The quartet will be bringing on of the most exciting times in history (The Tudor period) to life with a fascinating exploration of Elizabethan music and folklore. Playing pieces from the biggest names of the day and the legacy they left behind.
Need to know
Price: £8 – £20
Timing: 1 hour 15 minutes, without an interval.
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Concert programme: free BBC Proms digital programme.
What you'll hear
Nicola Matteis, Jr Fantasia in A minor for solo violin, ‘Alia fantasia’ (4’)
Ralph Vaughan Williams Along the Field – ‘Along the Field as we came by’ (4’)
Anon. Corpus Christi Carol (3’)
Johann Sebastian Bach Partita No. 1 in B minor for solo violin – Sarabande (3’)
John Eccles The Mad Lover (suite) – Aire V (4’)
Johann Sebastian Bach St Matthew Passion – ‘Erbarme dich, mein Gott’ (8’)
Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre Sonata No. 5 in A minor (10’)
Johann Sebastian Bach Partita No. 2 in D minor for solo violin – Sarabanda (4’)
John Dowland ‘Flow, my tears’ (4’)
William Walton Henry V – Touch her soft lips and part (2’)
François Couperin Pièces de clavecin, Book 2, 6ème ordre – Les baricades mistérieuses (3’)
David Gordon Mysterious Barracudas (3’)
Johann Sebastian Bach English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808 – Sarabande (4’)
John Bennet ‘Venus’ birds, whose mournful tunes’ (3’)
Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata No. 199, ‘Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut – Aria, ‘Tief gebückt und volle Reue’ (8’)
Who's playing it
Daniel Pioro violin
Clare O’Connell cello
David Gordon harpsichord
Helen Charlston mezzo soprano*
*note we are delighted Helen Charlston is stepping in for Ruby Hughes who is poorly and no longer able to perform.
What's happening in the music?
A classical violinist excited by the experimental, a versatile mezzo soprano, a visionary cellist, and a keyboard player equally at home in period-instrument groups or jazz clubs. These curious minds have curated a unique setlist of stories and songs that shine a light on the Tudor era.
Elizabeth I’s reign was a time of adventure, exploration, and enlightenment. While Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world, John Dowland and J.S. Bach expanded our musical horizons. Hear a Prom that moves from mesmerising Medieval musicianship to more modern marvels such as Ralph Vaughan Williams’ folk song Along the Field.
Take a listen
Whet your appetite for this Elizabethan extravaganza with Daniel Pioro’s recording of J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 2.
Join us for a free celebration of music and sound on the concourse
Come down early, stick around after your gig or just drop by – our concourse will be buzzing all weekend with free music and activities. No ticket needed.
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