Benjamin Shute & Anastasia Abu Bakar

Benjamin Shute (violin) ​​​Anastasia Abu Bakar (harpsichord)

American-born violinist Benjamin Shute and Malaysian harpsichordist Anastasia Abu Bakar have each appeared internationally as concerto soloist, recitalist, ensemble director, and chamber musician, in addition to authoring various musicological publications between them. Ben currently teaches at the University of St Andrews, and Anastasia served as head of early music at Oklahoma City University.

This afternoon’s programme, performed on period instruments, juxtaposes Baroque classics with works newly composed by the performers, including the UK premiere of Ben’s ‘Song of Ascents’ as well as the second-ever performance of Anastasia’s original variations on four British folk songs.

Tonight’s programme

‘Veni, veni Emmanuel’​  melody: 15th-century French  (arr. Shute)
Four British Folk Songs​   (Anastasia Abu Bakar)
     I. There Were Three Ravens
    II. Suo Gân
   III. My Lagan Love
   IV. Loch Lomond
Sonata in G minor​ BWV 1001​   (Johann Sebastian Bach  1685–1750)
     I. Adagio
    II. Fuga
   III. Siciliana
   IV. Presto

        I N T E R V A L

Inventione in B-flat major, Op. 10 no. 5​   (Francesco Bonporti 1672–1749)
     I. Andante
    II. Aria: Largo
   III. Giga: Presto
   IV. Fantasia: Amabile
Sinfonia in D minor, after BWV 188/1052​   (J. S. Bach, arr. Shute)
A Fife Pilgrim Triptych​   (Shute)
         Lullabye
         Adoramus
         Grand danse
Song of Ascents from Sinfonia ‘Magnum Mysterium’    (Shute)

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