Programme
Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 6
Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
London Octave
Lorraine McAslan Violin
William Bennett Flute
Neil Brough Trumpet
Norbert Blume Viola
Dietrich Bethge Director
Founded by cellist Dietrich Bethge in 1988 from London’s leading musicians, London Octave aims to approach the baroque and classical repertoire in a fresh and vital manner, often without a conductor, but principally for the players’ own enjoyment and the enjoyment of the audience.
Through their regular London season at St Martin-in-the-Fields, the South Bank and on BBC Radio 3, London Octave has attracted a loyal following of concert goers who appreciate their vitality and virtuosity. This, coupled with their programmes based on major and accessible works, has established them as one of the leading chamber orchestras in Britain. The members, many of whom have distinguished individual careers, frequently take turns as soloists and leading musicians are often invited to work with the ensemble. During recent seasons, artists include John Lill, Nick van Bloss,William Bennett, Crispian Steele Perkins, Lorraine McAslan, Yvgeny Sudbin, James Bowman, The Tallis Chamber Choir.
