Sunday 31 MAY 11am
At swarthmoor hall
SOUND BITES | Talk & Harpsichord Recital
BUY TICKETS
All seats unreserved
£20 | no concessions
DURATION
2hrs 30mins
Dr David Jackson historian
Katharine May harpsichord
Byrd Lady Monteagle`s Pavan
Byrd La Volta
Purcell Suite No.6
Froberger Toccata No.2
Froberger Suite VI
Louis Couperin Prelude in C
Louis Couperin Passacaille in C
Francois Couperin Les Baricades Mistérieuses
Buxtehude Suite No.14 in G BuxWV 240
Scarlatti Sonata K 208 in A major
Scarlatti Sonata K 24 in A major
Handel Passacaille in G from Suite No.7 HWV 432
Join expert historian Dr David Jackson for a deep-dive into the history of Swarthmoor Hall, before exploring the house yourself. Once you are fully immersed in the history of this Grade II* listed gem, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a recital of 17th & 18th century harpsichord music given by Cumbria-based harpsichordist Katharine May.
Tickets include complimentary non-alcoholic drink and entry to house & gardens.
Tickets for this event are only available from the Festival website and are strictly limited – early booking is essential.
Tickets can be purchased on the door from up to 30 minutes before start time, subject to availability.
SOUND BITES | lunch at swarthmoor hall
Attendees of this Sound Bites event will have Swarthmoor Hall to themselves. During your stay The Barn Café will be open for drinks and cakes. Alternatively, why not bring a picnic and dine al fresco in the Hall’s gardens.