January 24th, 2008

Fretwork

Back by popular request!

Fretwork, the internationally renowned and ground-breaking viol consort, return to Music in the Village to play stunning arrangements of music by Bach, performing in Walthamstow, en-route to Istanbul!.

•  Susanna Pell
•  Wendy Gillespie
•  Richard Tunnicliffe
•  Richard Campbell
•  Richard Boothby
•  Asako Morikawa

 ~ viols ~

play  Alio modo: Passacaglia & other keyboard works by J.S. Bach  transcribed for viols

"The musicians of Fretwork are in playful mood. Their creative energy is one of the many qualities that mark them out and in this recording they have turned their talents to Bach, who did write for single viols, and on two occasions for two, though never for a consort. ... Richard Boothby has skilfully arranged and transcribed a number of keyboard works for three to five viols. The impression is at first peculiar and then deeply fascinating. .... One of the true delights of this recording is the way in which the listener hears each part so distinctly within homogeneous textures. The Passacaglia in C minor is definitely not to be missed and the final track is meant to amuse!" Julia Anne Sadie, Gramophone October 2005

Full Programme: (62 Kb )

St. Mary’s Church, Walthamstow Village. Church End, London E17

Tickets £9 (Conc: £4.50) on the door.

Enquiries 020 8223 0772