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Friday, May 25, 12:15 to 1 pm LISTEN & LUNCH: THE SQUARE PIANO
Tim Blackmore, presenter
An illustrated talk about the 18th century square piano, a modern version of which is being used in two of the Festival's concerts.
Admission: Free
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Friday, May 25, 7 to 9 pm WHAT CAN A YOUNG LASSIE DO?
Collegium Musicum (Period Instruments) with Jessica McCormack, soprano
Trios and sonatas for two violins and harpsichord by Scottish composers as well as a group of Joseph Haydn's settings of songs by Robert Burns.
Trio Sonatas No. 4 & 5......................................................................William McGibbon (1696-1756)
A Sonata of Scots Tunes.........................................................................James Oswald (1710-1769)
Violin Sonata in G Major........................................................................Gen. John Reid (1721-1807)
Six Scots Songs for Soprano, Violin & Harpsichord.....................................Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Two Scots Tunes for Harpsichord...........................................................Robert Bremner (1713-1789)
Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Seniors and $10 Students. Catered by Mahogany Manor.
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Saturday, May 26, 2 to 3 pm SCOTTISH ROMANCE
Tim Blackmore, square piano
Solo piano settings of Scottish airs by early Romantic composer-pianists.
Adagio espressivo (Lord Gregory) & Rondo (Duncan Davidson)............................................Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831)
Scottish Rondos Nos. 5 & 6 (Duncan Gray & The Day Returns)....................................Leopold Kozeluch (1747-1818)
Within a Mile of Edinburgh & The Countess of Sutherland, A Scotch Reel.................Jan Ladislav Dussek (1750-1812)
Variations on O Thou Art the Lad of My Heart Op.107 No.9.................................Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Variations on The Old Highland Laddie...........................................................................Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838)
Tickets: $10. Refreshments
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Saturday, May 26, 7 to 9 pm WITHIN A FURLONG OF EDINBURGH TOWN
La Tour Baroque Duo (Tim Blackmore, recorder & harpsichord; Michel Cardin, theorbo)
Popular Scottish airs set by Scottish and other baroque composers.
Sonata on Bonny Jean of Aberdeen..................................................................Alexander Munro (1697-1767)
Two Scots Airs......................................................................................................James Oswald (1710-1769)
Sonata on Within a Furlong of Edinburgh Town.............................................Charles McLean (c.1712-c.1772)
Three Scots Airs for Harpsichord...................................................................Francesco Barsanti (1690-1772)
Two Scots Airs with Variations........................................................................William McGibbon (1696-1756)
Two Scots Airs (Auld Bob Morris & Sleepy Body)..........................................Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762)
Neil Gow's Lament........................................................................................................Neil Gow (1727-1807)
Scozzese (Sonata Op.2 No.9)................................................................Francesco Maria Veracini (1690-1768)
Three Scots Airs with Variations..........................................................................Burke Thumoth (1717-1760)
Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Seniors and $10 Students. Catered by Mahogany Manor.
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Sunday, May 27, 2 to 4 pm MERRILY DANCED THE QUAKER'S WIFE
Carleton Chamber Players (Modern Instruments) with Jessica McCormack, soprano
Piano Trios, Variations for piano and violin, and songs by Robert Burns set by Beethoven.
"Scottish" Trios Op.42 Nos.1, 2 & 3...............................................................................Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831)
Variations on Scottish Airs Op. 107 Nos. 2, 8 & 10........................................Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Five Scottish Songs for Soprano & Piano Trio WoO 156 & Op.108.......................................Ludwig van Beethoven
Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 Seniors and $10 Students. Refreshments.
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