Roots

The BMF welcomes guests back to its home in Townley Hall for an evening programme exploring the cultural roots and rhythms of this year’s BMF Artists. Music from Ireland, Romania and Palestine intermingle in an innovative programme where folk meets classical. Included will be a work by the BMF’s 2024 Featured Composer Ian Wilson, as well as music by Gazelleband arranged for large ensemble.

Programme

George Enescu - Aubade in C major for string trio
Selected Romanian songs: Mihael Jora - The Skylark; Tiberiu Brediceanu - Doina Stancutei
Gheorghe Dima - De ce nu 'mi vii?; Doru Popovici - Aloft
Farenc Farkas - Romanian Folk Dances from Birhar
Interval
Garth Knox - The Little Galway Bay Suite (2024) for solo cello
Ian Wilson - Spilliaert's Beach for alto flute and piano
Gazelleband + BMF Artists - Palestinian and Irish folk music fusion

Performers

Vourneen Ryan, flute
Lynda O’Connor, violin
Aisling Manning, violin
Robin Panter, viola
William Butt, cello
Julie-Anne Manning, cello
Ana Maria Labin, soprano
Deirdre Brenner, piano
Reem Anbar, oud
Louis Brehony, buzuk