03/01/2025
Tommaso Girotto recital, Saturday 18th January.
Program Details
Julia Florida - Agustin Barrios
Granada - Issac Albeniz
Farewell to Stromness - Peter Maxwell Davies
Sonata No.1 - Leo Brouwer
Interval
Forlorn Hope Fantasy - John Dowland
Nocturnal after John Dowland - Benjamin Britten
Rossiniana No.6 - Mauro Giuliani
Encore
La Frontera de Dios, V. Sacrificio - Sainz de la Manza
Tommaso writes, "I curated this program to encapsulate the diversity and exciting array of repertoire of the classical guitar.
It begins with two works that offer a reprise for the audience and explore tonalities and sonorities which are dear to all those who are familiar with the Spanish classical guitar.
Following these is Farewell to Stromness – a work that is close to my heart after having spent six years in Scotland. The beautiful tune is reminiscent of Scottish traditional music.
Concluding the first half is Bouwer’s most impactful work. As a guitarist himself, he is able to utilise the instrument to the fullest – capturing the imagination of the listener with fantastical and evocative motifs.
The second half begins with the renowned lutanist and composer, John Dowland. This piece is one of Dowland’s most refined and sets the tone for the following work.
Following this, is a mammoth work by the cannonic composer, Benjamin Britten –Nocturnal After John Dowland . It explores the melancholic themes which are ever present in the music of the Renaissance composer, John Dowland.
I have concluded the program with an exciting work from the Classical era which showcases the virtuosic possibilities of the classical guitar. Rossiniana No.6 is the last of the set of six works inspired by Gioachino Rossini."
Time: 2.30 for 3.00PM, Address “Longdown” 3130 Abercrombie Rd, Black Springs.
Cost: Still $50 at the door. Do bring a grazing plate to share.
Bookings ESSENTIAL to [email protected].
