Why a harpischord goes 'ping'!

This week SCO Associate Artist, Richard Egarr, conducts the Orchestra in a flamboyant and varied programme of Baroque music in St Andrews (11 April), Edinburgh (12 April) and Glasgow (13 April).

SCO horn players Alec Frank-Gemmill and Harry Johnstone are soloists in Heinichen’s Sonata (Suite) in F for two horns and strings, which is framed by Telemann’s Water Music Suite in C ‘Ebb and Flow’ and Bach’s Suite No 4 in D. Richard also directs from the harpsichord (described by himself as the 'machine that goes ping') for Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto in D minor.

Described as the ‘The Leonard Bernstein of Early Music’, Richard Egarr is in great demand as a soloist and chamber musician, as well as a conductor. In a recent interview with BBC Radio 3 In Tune Richard discussed his long-standing relationship with the SCO and his passion for early music, ahead of his concerts with the Orchestra this week.

Why not watch Richard talk about the history behind Heinichen's Concerto in F for two horns and strings and Bach's Harpsichord Concerto in D minor in our video recorded this week:

Missed the concerts?  The performance at Younger Hall, St Andrews was also broadcast live by BBC Radio 3. This is available to enjoy on BBC iPlayer until Wednesday 18 April.