27 November 2005
Sunday 27 November 2005 13:00-14:00 (Radio 3)
Last of the series of programmes dedicated to the music of Britain. Catherine Bott presents a programme of traditional Scottish music, performed live by Concerto Caledonia - including items from James Robertson's music book of 1800 as well as works by James Oswald and Alexander Reinagle.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch visits St Cecilia's Hall in Edinburgh, which houses the Russell Collection of Early Keyboard Instruments.
Playlist
Concerto Caledonia:
David Greenberg - violin
David McGuinness - harpsichord, melodica
Katherine McGillivray - viola
Alison McGillivray - cello
Repertoire will include:
Niel Gow
Strathspey: The Lorn
James Oswald
Lastrumpony
trad. Swedish
Schottis from Marjedalen
James Oswald
Sonata of Scots Tunes
Largo - O Mother what shall I do
Adagio - Ettrick Banks
Andante - She rose and let me in
Largo - Cromlit's Lilt
Andante - Polwart on the Green
+ Trad: Blue bonnets over the water
Alexander Reinagle
The east nook of Fife
arr. William Marshall (1781 & 1822)
Miss Wharton Duff
Lady Georgina Russell's Reel
Mrs Charles Stewart
Pettyvaich
Mrs Gordon of Knockespoch
arr. Nathaniel Gow
Johnny Cope
from 'The Caledonian Muse' (London c.1800)
The Seal-Fisher's Song
Struagh nach'eil bodaich
A highland reel
Miss Murray's Reel
Music in St. Cecilia's Hall feature:
Frescobaldi: Partite sopra la Monicha
Balbastre - La d'hericourt
Krebs: Suite in c minor: sarabande
Duphly: Allemande in d minor (Pieces de Clavecin book 1)
Domeninco Corri: Duncan Gray
Played by David McGuinness
