Pegasus Early Music presents Reginald Mobley, countertenor

Pegasus Early Music & NYS Baroque present

Reginald Mobley, countertenor

Boel Gidholm, violin
Caroline Giassi, oboe and recorder
Christopher Haritatos, cello
Deborah Fox, theorbo and guitar
Naomi Gregory, harpsichord

recorded live in concert March 27, 2022
Downtown United Presbyterian Church, Rochester, NY

Program:
Henry Purcell (1659–1695):
Strike the Viol
‘Tis Nature’s Voice
How blest is the Isle

George Frederic Handel (1685–1759):
Trio Sonata, op. 2 #5, HWV 390
Larghetto
Allegro
Adagio
Allegro

Handel:
Cantata: Mi palpita il cor, HWV 132c

Ignatius Sancho (1729–1780):
Sweetest Bard
Bushy Park
Minuet 4th
The Complaint: Take oh Take
Air
Le Vieux Garcon
Friendship source of joy


We are thrilled to present this remarkable singer and Handel specialist in a fascinating and varied program with music of Purcell, Handel, and Ignatius Sancho. Ignatius Sancho (1729–1780) is perhaps the least well-known composer on our program, though all have significant connections to England. Born into slavery in the British colonies, Sancho later went to England where he eventually gained his freedom and became a noted abolitionist, writer, composer, and shopkeeper.

Noted for his “shimmering voice” (BachTrack), American countertenor Reginald Mobley is highly sought after for the baroque, classical and modern repertoire. In March 2020, he became the first ever programming consultant for the Handel & Haydn Society following several years of leading H+H in his community engaging Every Voice concerts. He holds the position of Visiting Artist for Diversity Outreach with the Baroque ensemble Apollo’s Fire. His career takes him around the world for concerts, opera, and recordings.