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the King performs...
19 June 2005

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. 1712-1786

The Enlightened Despot, Frederick the Great, was an avid flautist, and, according to Charles Burney (famed 18th century English music historian) '...his performance surpassed, in many particulars, any thing that I had heard amoung dilettanti, or even professors.' Indeed, Frederick frequently performed in the royal musical soirées which took place in the elegant and intimate music room, to a select and chosen few.

Frederick considered it as necessary to be personally involved with the arts as he was with a military campaign. Thus, Frederick's flute went on campaign with him as aid to relaxation together with the invaluable collapsible harpsichord which folded into three parts to assist with the travelling.

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Programme

Composer Who was he? Piece Minutes InfoNerd
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
b Weimar,1714; d Hamburg,1788		 J.S. Bach's second son, and harpsichordist/composer to Frederick the great Triosonate, D-Dur Wq. 151 15
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
b Weimar,1714; d Hamburg,1788		 J.S. Bach's second son, and harpsichordist/composer to Frederick the great Duo for flute and violin in e minor 6
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
b Weimar,1714; d Hamburg,1788		 J.S. Bach's second son, and harpsichordist/composer to Frederick the great sonate C dur fur Klavier mit begleitung einer violine 10
Frederick the Great
b Berlin, 1712; d Potsdam, 1786		 King of Prussia, and one of the greatest leaders of his age, Frederick was also and accoplished composer and performer Sonate für flöte und generale bass 8
Johann Gottlieb Graun
b Wahrenbruck, 1702; d Berlin, 27 Oct 1771		 One of Frederick's most esteemed compoers at court Triosonate G dur 10
Presented by

Penelope Spencer
Baroque Violin
Rachel Beckett
Baroque Flute
Abby Wall
Baroque Cello
Silas Standage
Harpsichord
 
Realm of Music presents

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia

Sunday 19th June 2005
St. Albans Town Hall
Afternoon tea and buns from 4pm
Concert: 4.30 - 5. 45pm
Wine and cheese reception with the musicians

The event will begin with a tea/coffee and buns served in the vestibule. You and your guests will then be ushered through to the Hall, to enjoy an hour of masterful 18th century music performed on original instruments, in a beautiful space ideally suited to this intimate and extraordinary music. During the concert, you can sit back and let the musicians guide you through the music, with brief and friendly introductions to the pieces.

Every person who enters the Realm of Music also receives a 'listening pack' specifically tailored to the event. A concept unique to Realm of Music, this package of colourful cards presented in an attractive graphical  format, can help you enjoy the music even more by showing you what to listen out for.

The post-concert reception presents an ideal setting for socializing as well as a great chance to meet up with the musicians and other people involved in creating this unique event.