about Music Sundowner -Programme 36 – Pastoral Reflections (Woodwinds + Strings)

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I have five Items for us in this programme. Our theme is Pastoral Reflections, and it is an easy listening programme that contains some well-known favourites.
Composer Title. Programme Note
Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel. Flute Concerto in G Major Wq. 169 Elegantly poised between Baroque and Classical style, this concerto glows with C.P.E. Bach’s expressive flair.

Haydn, Joseph London Trio No. 1 in C Major
Cheerful, conversational and intimate — Haydn’s trios embody easy sociability in music.

Spohr, Louis Nonet in F Major Op. 31
A luminous blend of winds and strings — richly melodic yet unfailingly graceful.

Mendelssohn, Felix Nocturne from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Dreamlike and atmospheric, with feather-light string textures and lyrical woodwind solos.

Schubert, Franz Moment musical in F Minor D. 780 No. 3 (arr.) A tender miniature full of wistful melody — a serene farewell to the pastoral hour.
22 Jul English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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