# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fairest Isles – the Musical Centres of Paris and London around 1700
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an evening of music featuring a historic harpsichord from the keyboard collection at St Cecilia's HallAbout this EventBelesamaBelesama is a Scotland-based early music chamber group that specialises in inspired themed programmes ranging from the Renaissance to the late Baroque. Héloïse and Annemarie are core members of the group who usually perform with Jan Waterfield (harpsichord). They are delighted to be joined for today’s performance by John Kitchen MBE. www.belesama.orgHéloïse Bernard, sopranoAnnemarie Klein, recordersJohn Kitchen, harpsichordThis programme will feature the double-manual harpsichord by Pascal Taskin (1769) from the University of Edinburgh's historic keyboard collection.ProgrammeMichel Pignolet de Montéclair (1667-1737)Europe (from Cantates à voix seule, Troisième Livre)Louis Marchand (1667-1723)Suite en ré mineur (from Pièces de clavecin, Premier Livre)ChaconneCharles Dieupart (1676-1751)Suite en la majeur (from 6 Suites de clavecin)Ouverture – Allemande – Courante – Sarabande – GigueHenry Purcell (1659-1695)Fairest Isle, all Isles Excelling (from King Arthur)Air & Minuet (from Abdelazer)John Blow (1649-1708)Mortlack’s Ground (from Music’s Handmaid, published by Henry Playford)Henry PurcellThe Sparrow and the Gentle Dove (from From hardy climes and dangerous toils of war)Louis-Antoine Dornel (1680-1757)Suite en sol majeur (from Sonates à violon seul et suites pour la flûte traversière avec la basse)La Bellône – La d’Herouville – La B**d** – Le ZephyrMichel Lambert (1610-1696)Vos mespris chaque jour (from Airs à une, II. III. et IV. parties avec la basse-continue)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/fairest-isles-the-musical-centres-of-paris-and-london-around-1700/100001999087398222
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 15, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh
- **lat**: 55.9491798
- **long**: -3.1865721
- **full address**: St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh, 50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fairest Isles - the Musical Centres of Paris and London around 1700 being held?
  - **A:** Fairest Isles - the Musical Centres of Paris and London around 1700 takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at St Cecilia s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh, 50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fairest Isles - the Musical Centres of Paris and London around 1700?
  - **A:** Fairest Isles - the Musical Centres of Paris and London around 1700 is organized by St Cecilia's Hall, The University of Edinburgh.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fairest Isles - the Musical Centres of Paris and London around 1700 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Fairest Isles - the Musical Centres of Paris and London around 1700 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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