Irish Roots
Today's Music
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
7.30 pm, Zweisimmen Church
Irish music is one of the enchanting facets that defines the allure of the Emerald Isle. Whether it’s the melodic voice singing wistful tunes about Ireland’s beauty or the classic pub song that compels you to move your feet – that’s the very essence of Ireland, as it loves and lives. While Irish music boasts a rich history, it has truly garnered global popularity only in the last century. Daniel Hope and his AIR Ensemble, a group of internationally renowned musicians he previously toured the world with for “AIR – A Baroque Journey”, are now immersing themselves in the diverse musical landscape of Ireland, exploring the island’s myths and musical legends. The focal point includes compositions by Irish artists from the Renaissance to the late Baroque, as well as works by George Frideric Handel, who spent an extended period in Dublin in 1741/42 for performances of his Messiah. For Daniel Hope, this musical odyssey is deeply intertwined with his family narrative: his great-grandfather Daniel McKenna set forth from Ireland over a century ago in search of fortune. For Hope, who continues to hold an Irish passport alongside his German one, this musical exploration is also a journey of self-discovery.
Daniel Hope, Violin & Presentation
AIR Ensemble:
Simos Papanas, Violin
Nicola Mosca, Cello
Emanuele Forni, Baroque Guitar
Markellos Chryssikos, Harpsichord
Michael Metzler, Percussion
| Irish Traditionals | |
| “Cooley’s” | |
| “Seán Frank” | |
| “Fair and Forty” | |
| “The One-Horned Cow Patsy Jouhey’s Killavil Jig” | |
| Thomas Roseingrave (1690-1766) | |
| Introduction to Scarlatti’s Lessons (arr. by Olivier Fourès) | |
| Fifth Sett (arr. by Olivier Fourès) | |
| Suite for Harpsichord No. 5 in F Minor – V. Gavotte | |
| Henry Purcell (1659-1695) | |
| “A New Irish Tune”, Z. 646 | |
| Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) | |
| Harpsichord Sonata in B Minor, K. 27 (arr. by Olivier Fourès) | |
| Harpsichord Sonata in D Minor, K. 141 (arr. by Olivier Fourès) | |
| Johann Sigismund Kusser (1660-1727) | |
| Arias from the pastorale “Erindo oder Die unsträfliche Liebe” (arr. by Olivier Fourès) | |
| Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762) | |
| “Auld Bob Morrice” | |
| James Oswald (1710-1769) | |
| “She’s Sweetest When She is Naked” | |
| “Scotsman Over the Border” | |
| “Murray’s March” | |
| Andrea Falconiero (ca. 1585-1656) | |
| Ciaccona | |
| Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) | |
| Concerto for 2 Violins in A Major, Op. 3 No. 5, RV 519, from “L'estro armonico” – I. Allegro | |
| Trio Sonata in D Minor, Op. 1 No. 8, RV 64 – I. Preludio | |
| Violin Concerto in B Minor, RV 387 – III. Allegro “Slip Jig” | |
| Turlough O’Carolan (1670-1738) | |
| “O’Carolan’s Devotion” | |
| “O’Carolan’s Concerto” | |
| Irish Traditionals | |
| “Codladh an Óighir” (arr. by Siobhán Armstrong) | |
| “The Waterford Walz” | |
| “The Red Haired Boy” | |
| “Coey’s Hornpipe” | |
| “Pingneacha Rúa agus Prás” | |
| “Dublin Streets” | |
| “Dever the Dancer” | |
| “Connaughtman’s Ramble” | |
| “The Humors of Castel Bernard” | |
| 80' | |
| CHF 130/110/70 |
