Soulful Advent music from the Scottish Ensemble with Sean Shibe

Por David Smythe, 10 diciembre 2018

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“The Scottish Ensemble’s soulful programming provided welcome space to free the imagination”

Crítica hecha desde St John's Kirk, Perth el 8 diciembre 2018

Vivaldi, Concerto for lute and 2 violins in D major, RV 93

Bach, El arte de la fuga (Die Kunst der Fuge), BWV1080

Vasks, String Quartet no. 3

Holst, St Paul's Suite, Op.29 no.2

Gabrieli, Canzon duodecimi toni, à 10 no.2

Torelli, Concerto Grosso in G minor "Christmas Concerto", Op.8 no.6

Corelli, Concerto grosso in G minor "Christmas Concerto", Op.6 no.8

Kapsberger, Toccata Arpeggiata

Arnold, Serenade for Guitar and Strings, Op.13

Beamish, Viola Concerto, Under the Wing of the Rock

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Sean Shibe, Guitarra

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.

Musica Adventus: soulful Advent from the Scottish Ensemble with Sean Shibe