Baroque Duo
Judy Hung, Baroque violin, violoncello da spalla, organ & harpsichord
Nicolas Arzimanoglou-Mas, theorbo & Spanish guitar
Passionate about Historically Informed Performance, Judy and Nicolas have performed together in concerts in Scotland and France. They offer three programs performing on period instruments.
Program I : "La Vinciolina"
This program highlights Baroque instrumental works by important Italian composers from the 17th & 18th centuries.
Repertoire: Violin & Cello Sonatas by Fontana, Castello, Pandolfi Mealli, D. Gabrielli & Bononcini; solo theorbo works by Kapsberger & Piccinini; solo keyboard works by A. Gabrielli & D. Scarlatti.
Program II: "Ayres for the Violin"
“Ayres for the Violin” was written for teaching purposes and had a decisive impact on instrumental music with the Italian style in England by N. Matteis (1650-1714), one of the earliest Italian violinists whose musical career succeeded in England.
Repertoire: Suites in C, G Major & E Minor from “Ayres for the Violin.”
Program III: "Introduction to Baroque Music"
Demonstration concert with emphasis on Baroque music and instruments, including Baroque violin, violoncello da spalla, theorbo & Spanish guitar. The concert offers students a rich exploration of the sounds and styles of the Baroque period.
Languages: English, French, Spanish & Mandarin Chinese