Historical Concert
Compositions by J. S. Bach for string orchestra, with and without flute, violin, and pianoforte solo.
Venue:
Mr Henri Verbrugghen - conductor and violinist
Miss Jenny Cullen - violinist
Miss Hilda Bailey - pianist
Mr A. Halstead - flutist
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
1. Concerto in D major for string orchestra and flute, violin and cembalo solo. No. 5 of the six concertos for several and various instruments dedicated "A son Altese Royalle Monseigneur Crêtien Louis, Marggraf de Brandenbourg".
a. Allegro
b. Affettuoso
c. Allegro
2. Concerto in D minor, no. 1, for cembalo and string orchestra
a. Allegro
b. Adagio
c. Allegro
3. Suite in B minor for flute and string orchestra
a. Ouverture
b. Rondeau
c. Sarabande
d. Bourrée, I and II
e. Polonaise
f. Menuet
g. Badinerie
4. Concerto in D minor for two violins and string orchestra
a. Vivace
b. Largo ma no tanto
c. Allegro
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The introduction to the programme consists of a short 1¼ page essay (pp.3-4) entitled 'J. S. Bach'. In addition to lauding the works of J. S. Bach, the notes include an interesting concluding note on historical performance: 'In conclusion, it should be mentioned that to-night the cembalo (clavicembalo = harpsichord) part will be played on the pianoforte. This is unhistorical, but is more likely to be to the advantage of the music than the reverse.' (p.4)

On p.6 - dates and programmes of the four historical concerts for the 1911-1912 season.