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Martin Baker (organ)

When
Thursday October 15, 2015 at 19:30
Where
The Concert Hall in the Town Hall, Reading
Tickets
£13.50, Concessions £2 off
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  1. Fuga (Ricercar a 6 from 'Musical Offering') BWV 1079 - Johann Sebastian Bach, orchestrated by Anton von Webern
  2. Variations in B flat on 'God save the King' - Samuel Wesley
  3. Choral No 1 in E - César Franck
  4. Sonata No 1 in D minor Op 42 - Alexandre Guilmant

Martin Baker is Master of the Music at Westminster Cathedral where he is responsible for directing the world-renowned choir and is fast becoming one of the most sought-after organ recitalists of our time. His programme includes variations on God Save the King by Samuel Wesley, whose son gave the opening recital at The Town Hall in 1864. The concert includes Guilmant's powerful First Sonata and concludes with one of Martin's legendary improvisations.

Pre-concert talk 6.15pm - The Concert Hall (free)

Reading Town Hall's Organ Curator, William McVicker, interviews Martin Baker about his work at Westminster Cathedral and his busy concert schedule.


Venue
The Concert Hall in the Town Hall
Blagrave Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1QH
England


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