Handel in Somerset

I am finally recovering from the most wonderful weekend with The Band, giving concerts and talks for Cossington Concerts in Somerset. This series was set up in 2002 by the late great Stanley Sadie and his wife Julie Anne, and has continued since Stanley's passing in 2005. The Band performed the trio sonata from Bach's Musical Offering, preceded by a talk about the piece. The following day The Band gave a programme called Eccentric Englishmen, inspired by some of Stanley's doctoral research into English chamber music in the 18th century. In between, Julie's amazing cooking kept us all going, not to mention talks about Handel. A huge thank you to David and Julie Anne from The Brook Street Band! A most inspiring weekend, which culminated with the Nancy Carr competition, awarded to a promising young Somerset musician. It was a real privilege to judge this and hear some amazing upcoming talent.