Iberian Ensemble
Alexandre Andrade, baroque flute
David Cruz, baroque cello
Ivan Oliveira, theorbo and baroque guitar
Music of the 18th Century at the Portuguese Court
Antonio Vivaldi
Sonata in C Major, RV48
Affetuoso
Allegro
Allegretto
Allegro
Carlos Seixas
Tocatta in G minor
Moderato
Allegro
Minueto
Luigi Boccherini
Cello Sonata in G Major
Largo
Allegro
Menuetto
Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in D minor, K. 89
Allegro
Grave
Allegro
Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata in E minor, K. 81
Grave
Allegro
Grave
Allegro
Created in 2013 by Alexandre Andrade, the Iberian Ensemble project aims to bring together musicological research and the performance of Iberian instrumental music from the 18th century. In terms of musical training, it also seeks to foster contact and learning among young musicians within the realm of early music instruments. Starting with the traverso (baroque flute) and integrating other instruments such as the baroque oboe, baroque bassoon, chalumeau, baroque violin, and supported by the harpsichord, baroque cello, viola da gamba, and baroque lute, the Iberian Ensemble adopts various formations, always related to the repertoire being performed. The stylistic richness of Iberian Baroque repertoires, including Italian influences and their connections with Brazil, explored through historically informed interpretation, presents challenges embraced by all participants involved in this project. Since its inception, the Iberian Ensemble has worked continuously with local governments, associations, universities, music academies and conservatories, museums, festivals, and cultural entities in Portugal, Spain, England, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Serbia, and Brazil.