Music by Turlough O’Carolan, Francesco Geminiani, Matthew Dubourgh, William Byrd, Nicola Matteis, John Playford, George Frideric Handel, John Eccles, & Francesco Maria Veracini.

This program celebrates cultural exchange through music, highlighting composers who crossed borders and enriched new musical landscapes. Nicola Matteis brought his vibrant Neapolitan style to London, influencing English music, while George Frideric Handel’s career flourished there after moving from Hamburg. Francesco Geminiani blended Italian refinement with Dublin’s musical scene, and Francesco Maria Veracini spread his innovations widely across Europe.