BachBand@StJames presents a lunchtime concert live in the beautiful acoustic of St James’ King Street and online.
The programme: J.S Bach – ‘Andante’ from Solo Sonata A minor/ Telemann – Fantasia 9/ De La Guerre – Sonata No. 2
BachBand@StJames’: Meg Cohen | violin/ Nicole Forsyth | viola/ Annika Stagg | cello
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