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Saturday 8 June 2024, 7.30pm

Britten Sinfonia & Mahan Esfahani

Britten Sinfonia & Mahan Esfahani

Presented by Britten Sinfonia

Join the 21st-century's outstanding harpsichordist, Mahan Esfahani, and the queen of collaborative music making, Jacqueline Shave, as they bring their warmth, wit and intellect to Bach’s sublime keyboard concertos.

The concert also features strikingly beautiful music by a composer from the previous generation, Johann Rosenmüller, and another orchestral piece previously attributed to JS Bach and given a Bach catalogue number, but more likely to be by his eldest son WF Bach or one of his next generation contemporaries. Come and decide who you think the composer was...

Performance information

Running time

1 hour 40 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Ten for £10

This event is part of our Ten for £10 scheme. We will release ten £10 tickets for sale at 10am on the morning of this performance.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

More info

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Unknown composer Overture in G Minor, BWV 1070 22 mins
  • Johann Sebastian Bach Harpsichord Concerto in G minor, BWV 1058 15 mins
  • Johann Rosenmüller Sonata Seconda E Moll (1682) 10 mins
  • Johann Sebastian Bach Harpsichord Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052 25 mins

Performers

  • Britten Sinfonia
  • Jacqueline Shave violin/director
  • Mahan Esfahani harpsichord

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Information for your visit

Saturday 8 June 2024, 7.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7.30pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

9.10pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

9.10pm – 10.10pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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