An Afternoon of Music with Los Ladrones

Organised by : Stansted House and Gardens

Join us for an afternoon music performance in the beautiful setting of the Music Room at Stansted House

Los Ladrones

An Afternoon of 18th Century English Music performed in costume

Includes interval refreshments

 The Waterman

       (or The Gardeners Daughter) 1774

A selection by Charles Dibdin 1745-1814. Born in Southampton, Dibdin was the most prolific English songwriter of his time. Selection includes Tom Bowling and his ballad opera

Extracts from  

The Beggars Opera by John Gay 1728

arranged Frederick Austin 1920. Gays greatest success, dubbed "the most popular play of the eighteenth century".

Biography

Los Ladrones Vocal Quintet

Established 2013

The membership of Los Ladrones has been stable since its beginning and all singers are experienced amateurs in the local operatic field. Nigel Smith is an accompanist who is in great demand. Marion Porters voice has been heard on The Chichester Area Talking News for many years. Geoffrey Porter is currently Musical Director of The Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir and has been Musical Director for several local operatic societies.