Logo: John K. Andrews, photograph by Thomas Sultana (www.sultana.co.uk)

The Cannons Scholars



"...always a joy to listen to" (audience comment, Feb, 2005)

The Cannons Scholars are a modern-instrument ensemble performing works of the eighteenth century, and specialising in English-language theatre works, under their founder-director, John Andrews. Their first concert was of Mozart’s Gran Partita K361 (the 'Serenade for 13 Wind Instruments') in February 2004, followed the following June by a performance of Handel’s original version of Acis and Galatea. Notable concerts since have included the 1737 burlesque The Dragon of Wantley, John Eccles' opera Semele, and Thomas Arne's masque The Judgment of Paris. For information about future concerts please telephone 020 8980 2623. or email cannons@btinternet.com.

Tickets for our next concert are available from St John's, Smith Square.

Image: Semele, March 4th 2008, St John's Smith Square

Comments from Previous Concerts:

Mozart: Requiem
Absolutely stunning
Wonderful music and singing - well worth coming out in the rain for!
Magnificent this evening.

Bach Cantatas and Neruda's Trumpet Concerto
Wonderful singing and playing.

The Judgement of Paris & Bach's Violin Concerto in E (28th October, 2006):
Very much enjoyed the Arne - great to hear something unusual!
Excellent Concert - Good selection of soloists. Orchestra played very well.
Arne - A joy to hear. Orchestra secure & sensitive throughtout. Soloists collectively superb - Ed Lyon as Paris was outstanding.

Handel: Messiah (13th May, 2006):
Wonderful! Congratulations!
Wonderful - never heard it better.

Pergolesi and Mozart (18th Feb, 2006):
The Pergolesi was excellent!
Excellent performance of the Stabat Mater...both soloists exciting and very moving.
Tremendous concert. Thoses dinning on the other side of the wall don't know what they're missing!
Lovely to hear the Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in this, his anniversary year.

Dido and Aeneas & The Dragon of Wantley (21 Feb, 2005):
Wonderful!
...always a joy to listen to
Excellent Throughout
An excellent concert, both musically & repertoire
Brilliant and entertaining
Wonderful. Thank you! Outstanding quality
We both thought the Choral and solo singing at this Concert was absolutely first-rate. It was a most enjoyable evening.

Handel and Bach Concertos and Arias (16 Oct, 2004):
Fantastic singing! Will come again.
Excellent – Thank you
Marvellous!
Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable
Beautifully played and superbly talented singers
I thought every piece in the concert a delight...

Acis and Galatea (5 June, 2004):
Excellent singing and playing!
Very enjoyable, well sung and very well accompanied - very sensitive.
... very proficiently played & sung with firm and clear direction. Altogether very enjoyable.

Mozart's 'Gran Partita' (21 February 2004):
Wonderful repertoire – and it lived up to its expectations fully. More like it please!
Thoroughly enjoyable – well done!
All double reeds were especially superb. What a glorious oboe in the Adagio!
Enjoyed it very much!
It was superb!

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