Shropshire: Classical
Wednesday 10 June 2026
7:30pm
St Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth
Haydn's World
Mark Baigent: oboe
Crispian Steele-Perkins: trumpet
Simon Standage: violin
Pavel Serbin: cello
Steven Devine: fortepiano
English Haydn Orchestra
(period instruments)
Steven Devine: conductor
Haydn: Symphony in C minor, Hob.I:34,
J.C. Bach: Concertante in B♭, WC48
Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E♭ major, Hob.VIIe/1
Haydn: Symphony in C major, Hob.I:60, Il Distratto
Johann Christian Bach was born in Leipzig and became Music Master to Queen Charlotte, putting him right at the centre of London society and music-making, and justifying historical references to him as ‘the London Bach’. He played a significant role in shaping the musical landscape of the 18th century.
Haydn’s concerto for Trumpet in E♭ was a ground-breaking addition to the trumpet repertoire, written for Anton Weidinger, who had invented a new kind of trumpet with five keys. It has three movements, and uses many of the popular musical conventions of the time, including balance and symmetry. The Finale, which, like much of Haydn's music, is peppered with good humour and fun.
Tickets: £32 and £25 available HERE or telephone 07547 289704