Samrat Majumder demonstrates the wonders of the lute, playing John Dowland and JS Bach, alongside an exciting new commission and a set of historic Scottish melodies.
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Date: Monday 9 November
Time: 13:00
Price: £13.50 - £16
Run Time: 60 mins
Location: Gannochy Trust Auditorium, Perth Concert Hall
John DowlandThree Fancies - A Fancy | Forlorn Hope Fancy | Fantasia No. 7 Johann Sebastian BachLute Suite No. 1 (BWV 996) - Preludio-Presto | Allemande | Courante | Sarabande | Bourrée | Gigue Arthur KeeganYCAT Composer Fellow commission: Scottish Lute Manuscripts John DowlandThree Songs - The Earl of Essex, His Gaillard | Lachrimae Pavan | The Frog Gaillard Samrat Majumder, guitar One of the oldest string instruments, the lute inspired composers as great as John Dowland and JS Bach to write some of their most memorable music, which modern guitarists are re-discovering. Rising star Samrat Majumder plays exquisite works by both composers, alongside an exciting new commission and a set of historic Scottish melodies. Tickets & Information: advance (until 12 noon on the day) £14.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/unwaged/disabled/students/Young Scot/Under 26s £13.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) After 12 noon on day of concert: £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/unwaged/disabled/students/Young Scot/Under 26s £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) 18 and unders go FREE (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult) Add soup and a sandwich for just £9 (book before 12 noon on the Friday before the performance)