The one common link between the works and composers in this programme is undoubtedly time. All of the pieces were written within twenty years of each other in the first half of the 20th century, and the composers all look back in time, seeking inspiration from the Baroque and Classical masters.

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Ricercare a 6 voci from The Musical Offering (Musikalisches Opfer) BWV 1079/5 (arr. Anton Webern)
FERRUCCIO BUSONI
Divertimento for Flute and Small Orchestra in B flat major Op. 52
MAURICE RAVEL
Le tombeau de Couperin
RICHARD STRAUSS
Der Bürger als Edelmann, Suite Op. 60

Václav Mácha — piano
Kaspar Zehnder — flute, conductor

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