The International Baroque Players present outstanding period instrument performance by talented young musicians from all over the world. The Pleasure Gardens of the Eighteenth Century provided Londoners from all walks of life with evenings of multi-sensory entertainment. Food, wine, music and visual spectacle provided respite from the crowded city. In this programme, IBP will perform an eclectic programme of eighteenth century popular hits by Handel and Arne, alongside beautiful and rare works by Avison and Boyce.

The performances will take place at LSO St Luke’s on September 23rd and Oxford’s University Church of St Mary the Virgin on September 24th, with both performances starting at 19.30. For these concerts the IBP also welcome talented soprano Mary Bevan (“when she opened up her high register…the effect was ravishing” The Independent).

The ensemble has met with great critical acclaim since its inception in 2009. Having formed out of the training schemes run by Aldeburgh Music and the European Union Baroque Orchestra, the International Baroque Players are a testament to the enormously high level of music talent amongst the newest generation of professionals.

More information on the ensemble and box office details are available at www.internationalbaroqueplayers.com.

LSO St Luke's, 161 Old Street, London EC1V 9NG

Oxford University, Church of St Mary the Virgin, High St, Oxford OX1 4BJ