‘Music in the Flesh’ – Experience Baroque Music in a Distinctly Different Way

Music in the Flesh’ – Experience Baroque Music in a Distinctly Different Way

Join us for an unusual recital of music by Bach, Corelli, Purcell and others, led by historical performance specialist Margaret Faultless (violin), alongside Rachel Stroud (violin), Andrew Skidmore (cello) and Nick Mulroy (tenor).

Historically, music wasn’t always consumed in the formal concert hall settings we know today. Cambridge musicologist Professor Bettina Varwig has worked with our performers to explore new aspects of musical expression and practices of musical listening and performance. Her work informs this performance, as she will explain in a brief introduction.

This event offers an intimate, informal space that allows for a different kind of listening experience entirely. Rather than sitting in rows facing forward, you’ll be mostly seated on the floor or sofas – a physical arrangement designed to open up new possibilities for how we can engage with and feel music.

As a specialist in historical performance practice, Margaret recreates how classical music would have been performed in its own time, often using historic instruments and techniques. This approach emphasises particular expressive and communicative qualities, creating new interpretations and experiences of the music for you, the audience. 

This promises to be a recital unlike any other – places are limited so please book early to reserve your place. This special event has been made possible thanks to the generosity of Greg (U66) and Rosie Lock.

Important Information

Accessibility: Please let us know if you have specific accessibility requirements by indicating this on the booking form.

Venue Note: Due to demand, this event is now taking place in the Cockcroft Room.