Concert 3
3:00pm
8 December 2024
Benjamin Shute & Anastasia Abu Bakar
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)