Doncaster HotHouse

Following the successful premiere as part of this years March Festival we welcome back Manchester Camerata. Known for their fresh and dynamic performances, Manchester Camerata chamber orchestra presents a concert of Baroque favourites under the direction of period performance expert, Nicholas Kraemer.

In addition to such well-known masterpieces as Pachelbel’s Canon, Vivaldi’s ‘Winter’ from the Seasons, and Purcell’s Chacony, it’s an opportunity to hear some of the Camerata players in a solo role in the much-loved Albinoni Oboe concerto and Bach’s Concerto for Violin and Oboe.

Purcell – Chacony in G minor
Handel – Concerto Grosso op. 6 no.1
Albinoni – Oboe Concerto in D minor op.9 no.2
Handel – Overture to Agrippina
Vivaldi – Winter (from the Seasons)
Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue
Bach – Concerto for Violin and Oboe BWV 1060

Wednesday Dec 1, 7.30pm.
£15 / £5 under 18.

Alongside Doncaster’s very own Angel Brothers the first Melt event at the Civic Theatre on Saturday March 27 will also feature the Doncaster based acoustic trio – In Fear of Olive who are best known for their beautiful vocal harmonies , subtle guitar melodies and engaging lyrics. They will be followed by the Barnsley band Garforth and Myers who recently released a four track EP of their unique contemporary folk music. It’ll be a cracking night of some of the best local music. And once the gig is over you’ll be able to stick around and enjoy some world music tunes and a live fiddle session. You’d be mad to miss it!

Fancy something a little different? Well why not come along to the first of two very special, intimate FREE After hours events in the Civic Theatre bar and foyer. We wanted to create a very relaxed lounge environment during the festival for people to enjoy some laid back tunes mixed with live music and a free slice of pizza! The first After Hours session takes place on Friday March 19 from 9.30pm to midnight and will feature DJ’s playing retro-chic sounds and a live acoustic session. Then on Saturday March 27 from 10.30pm to midnight we’ve got World Music DJ’s and a live fiddle session with the brilliant Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll.. don’t miss it. The evenings are open to all over 18 and no booking is required.