PROFILE

L'Avventura London (formerly Earl's Court Baroque) is a period-instrument ensemble dedicated to the exploration of repertoire from the Baroque era, with a particular emphasis on early eighteenth-century English staged works and their Continental influences. The group was formed by Dr Žak Ozmo as an extension of his performing and scholarly activities. Through a combination of brilliant virtuosity, passion, unbridled dramaticism, and extensive knowledge of historical performance practice and its repertoire, LALO seeks to bring the joy of a new musical adventure to their rapidly growing audiences. The majority of LALO’s concert programmes are based on original research and regularly include modern debuts of forgotten musical treasures, along with fresh takes on more familiar and much-loved masterpieces; the music is performed from new, custom-made performing editions.

This exciting ensemble, which on occasion expands into a full-size Baroque orchestra and regularly works with singers and other guest artists, consists of some of the best young musicians from the professional London early music circle.

LALO's new CD titled 'Handel in the Playhouse' is scheduled to be released in July 2009 by Opella Nova Records.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:

22 June 2008, 3:00pm: 'Pleasures of Vauxhall Gardens'. Society for Theatre Research, Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, Hampton Court Road, London.

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15 July 2008, 7:30 pm: 'A Venetian Entertainment in London'. Earl's Court Festival, St Cuthbert's Church, 50 Philbeach Gardens, London SW5 9EB. Tel: 0207 370 0015

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15 October 2008, 7:30 pm: 'A Venetian Entertainment in London'. Earl's Court Festival, St Cuthbert's Church, 50 Philbeach Gardens, London SW5 9EB. Tel: 0207 370 0015

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28 November 2008, 7:30 pm: 'Handel in the Playhouse'. The Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ. Tel: 020 7841 3600

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26-28 February 2009: Recording: 'Handel in the Playhouse', All Saints Church, East Finchley, London

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12 Sept 2009, 2.30 pm and 8.00pm: 'Handel in the Playhouse', Finchcocks Musical Museum, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1HH, www.finchcocks.co.uk

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18 Sept 2009, 7:30 pm: TBA, St Cuthbert's Church, 50 Philbeach Gardens, London SW5 9EB.

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06 Nov 2009, 7:30 pm: TBA, St Cuthbert's Church, 50 Philbeach Gardens, London SW5 9EB.

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19-21 Nov 2009: TBA. Institute for Musical Research: Purcell, Handel, and Literature. Further details coming soon.

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December 2009: Christmas Show, Society for Theatre Research, further details coming soon!

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