music for flute & strings on period instruments
The Galeazzi Ensemble was formed in 1995 in order to explore Classical and Early Romantic chamber music using instruments of the period. The group comprises Lesley Holliday (flute), Richard Wade (violin), Virginie Guiffray (viola) and Gareth Deats (cello) and, as well as performing works from the standard repertoire, it aims to introduce many neglected works to today’s audiences.
The group takes its name from the composer and theorist Francesco Galeazzi (1758-
Since they were finalists in the 1999 York International Early Music Competition The Galeazzi Ensemble have gone from strength to strength. They have performed on Meridian and BBC Television and BBC Radio 3, and have continued to give concerts for festivals and music societies.
Their debut CD The Age of Elegance was released by London Independent Records at the end of 2001 to great critical acclaim in the music press, followed by Views of Vienna which was released in 2005, also receiving much praise. Watch out for their next CD of Haydn, being released in 2009.
Most concerts involve the four regular members of the group and include quartets and trios for various combinations of flute, violin, viola and cello. However, the ensemble occasionally expands to a quintet with fortepiano or harpsichord (Steven Devine or David Gordon) or oboe (Mark Baigent).
Lesley Holliday Classical flute
Richard Wade
Classical violin
Virginie Guiffray
Classical viola
Gareth Deats
Classical cello
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