Andrew Manze
Andrew Manze
Genres: violin, Classical, baroque, early music, Bach
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About Andrew Manze
Beckenham, UK (1965-present) Andrew Manze (born 14th January 1965, Beckenham) is an English baroque violinist and conductor. Having first started playing the baroque violin while studying Classics at Cambridge University, he went on to study with Simon Standage, one of the founding members of The English Concert, at the Royal Academy of Music, followed by further studies with Lucy van Dael at La Haye. In 1988 he became first violin of the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra under the direction of Ton Koopman. He was also a member of the ensemble Romanesca with John Toll (harpsichord) and Nigel North (lute). He is currently the director of the baroque orchestra The English Concert, having succeeded harpsichordist Trevor Pinnock. He will relinquish this position in September 2007 to Harry Bicket. Manze is a regular contributor to BBC radio 3, and one of the presenters of its 'early music show'. He has made many recordings for Harmonia Mundi records. He also plays solo and chamber music. He is a frequent collaborator in chamber music partner with harpsichordist Richard Egarr. Recently, Manze has become the chief conductor of the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra.
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Andrew Manze — Top 15 songs
| Artist | Song title | Like / Dislike | |
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| Andrew Manze | Sonata VIII in E minor - 4. Giga Allegro | ||
| Andrew Manze | Fantasias (12), for violin, TWV 4014-25 Fantasia for solo violin No. 5 in A major | ||
| Andrew Manze | Sonata VIII in E minor | ||
| Andrew Manze | Passacaglia (Mystery Sonata), for violin solo in G minor, C. 105 | ||
| Andrew Manze | Sonata XI in E major - 2. Allegro | ||
| Andrew Manze | Sonata II in B-flat major | ||
| Andrew Manze | Sonata III in C major | ||
| Andrew Manze | Concerto in C major, RV 558 | ||
| Andrew Manze | Pastorale for violin in scordatura | ||
| Andrew Manze | Sonata XII in D minor, 'Follia' | ||
| Andrew Manze | Sonata VIII in E minor | ||
| Andrew Manze | Violin Concerto in C major 'Il piacere', Op. 8 No. 6, RV 180 | ||
| Andrew Manze | Sonata V in G minor | ||
| Andrew Manze | Sonata VI in A major | ||
| Andrew Manze | Sonata X in F major |