Nice: Handel’s complete trio sonatas

On December 11, the Ensemble Baroque de Nice (France) presents the complete set of George Frideric Handel’s Op. 2 Trio Sonatas at the Church of Saint-Martin-Saint-Augustin.

Six sonatas offering a more intimate glimpse of Handel, far removed from the grand choral frescoes and operas! These chamber works reveal the composer’s gift for instrumental dialogue, contrapuntal richness and melodic invention. With Gilbert Bezzina and Laura Corolla (violins), Zuzanna Dubiszewska (traverso), Federica Basilico (viola da gamba), Mathilde Mugot (harpsichord) and Sergio Basilico (theorbo).

An opportunity to discover repertoire heard less often than Handel’s concerti grossi and major vocal works. The concert is part of the Nice ensemble’s season, which also includes, on November 13, a programme devoted to Johann Sebastian Bach’s concertos for two harpsichords.

Official website: https://www.ensemblebaroquedenice.com