Salisbury Musick: The Leipzig Connection

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Saturday 04 October 2025

Venue:  St Thomas's Church     map
Address:   St Thomas's Square, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1BA
Telephone:  01722 322537

Salisbury Musick: The Leipzig Connection

Start time: 12.30pm

Sarum Baroque: Miranda Dodd (recorder and baroque violin), Lynn Menzies (baroque violin), Matthew Dodd (baroque bassoon), Hilary Brooks (baroque cello) and Nigel Gardner (chamber organ). Leipzig in the 18th century, being at the confluence of trading routes and host to regular trade and book fairs, was a thriving cosmopolitan city with international connections. The city’s renowned choir school at St. Thomas’ Church and the university attracted students from Saxony and beyond; many musicians who were later to become respected composers received the foundations of their musical training in the city. For Salisbury Musick Sarum Baroque is pleased to present music by composers connected to Leipzig in various ways: Fasch as a student at St. Thomas’ School, Telemann as a university student, Bach as Cantor at St. Thomas’ Church and Handel as a regular visitor to the city. The members of Sarum Baroque met playing Bach Cantatas with Bishop David Stancliffe. Most are familiar to local audiences as regular members of Salisbury Baroque. With both early and late Baroque recorder and string models available they enjoy exploring a wide repertoire aiming at all times for historically informed performances. This event is unticketed, with free entry and retiring collection for those who would like to make a contribution. Salisbury Musick's website: www.salisburymusick.org.uk.

Venue's website:  stthomassalisbury.co.uk
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