From Gainsborough’s Salon: The London Obbligato Collective

Join a musical evening inspired by the painter Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), surrounded by his works in our splendid Picture Gallery.

 

Gainsborough was an avid amateur musician known for hosting musical gatherings. The programme includes works by Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782), Carl Friedrich Abel (1723–1787); and Italians Felice Giardini (1716– 1796) and Valentino Nicolai (fl. 1775–1798).

London Obbligato Collective is a period-instrument chamber ensemble launched by harpsichordist Masumi Yamamoto in 2023 to give the harpsichord a place to shine, enhanced by the richness of the accompanying instruments. The ensemble is made up of musicians who regularly play with the major period-instrument ensembles including the Gabrieli Consort & Players, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and the Academy of Ancient Music.

Forming part of a small tour in London, Hampshire and Devon, this promises to be a very special evening at the Museum.

* Pay bar available from 6.30pm before the concert starts