Julian Perkins – harpsichord (by Shudi & Broadwood, 1787)

Handel Overture to Riccardo Primo, HWV456
Nares Suite No.1 in G
3 variations (Eight Setts of Lessons for the Harpsichord) 1747
D. Scarlatti Sonata in G, K260
Stephen Dodgson ‘The Worm’ from Six Inventions, Set One
D. Scarlatti Sonata in B mindor, K27
Rameau Fanfarinette
Rameau Les Trois Mains
Rameau La Triomphante
Rameau Gavotte from Nouvelles Suites de Pièces de Clavecin (Paris, c.1728)

Julian Perkins has performed concertos with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and The Sixteen and conducted opera for the Buxton Festival, Dutch National Opera Academy and GSMD. He has recorded harpsichord suites by Nares and JC Smith.

This programme celebrates the craftsmanship of Burkat Shudi, whose harpsichords were admired by Handel and owned by Gainsborough and Frederick the Great.