Folkloric melodies, lively dance rhythms, and spontaneous improvisations come to life in the music of the British Isles from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Led by flutist Jana Semerádová, Collegium Marianum presents a captivating evening inspired by the works of Nicola Matteis, Thomas Billington, Niel Gow, and Turlough O’Carolan, interwoven with traditional songs. Baroque elegance blends seamlessly with the raw energy of folk music and a spirit of playful musical imagination. programme England Nicola Matteis (1650—1714) Aria amorosa Ground After the Scotch Humour Wells Ar Hyd Y Nos Y Gwŷdd Ireland Turlough O᾿Carolan (1670—1738) Carolans Cup Sheebeg and Sheemore All alive Sackows Jig Fionnuala᾿s Song Lament for Terence MacDonough Carolans Quarrel with the Landlady Drowsy Maggie Princess Royal Scotland Braes of Ballandine Killicrankie Johnny Cope Etricks Hoi Som jeg kom hist Niel Gow (1727—1807) Lament for the Death of his Second Wife James Oswald (1710—1769) Variace na skotskou píseň „Roslin Castle“ performers Collegium Marianum Jana Semerádová artistic director, flauto traverso Vojtěch Semerád voice, Baroque violin Jiří Sycha Baroque violin, guitalele Marcel Comendant cimbal Ján Prievozník violone More