Beethoven's Violin Sonatas with James Ehnes
Intimate Collisions
James Ehnes explores three of Beethoven’s most famous violin sonatas with pianist Andrew Armstrong.
Duration
The concert will conclude at approximately 4pm.
Pre-Concert
Join us for the pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the performances in the Northern Foyer, by Rosie Gallagher.
Program Book
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James Ehnes returns to the stage in this intimate recital with pianist Andrew Armstrong, exploring three of Beethoven’s most famous violin sonatas – amongst the most treasured pieces in the violin repertoire.
Written for piano and violin, Ehnes and Armstrong’s musicianship and technical mastery are on full display in this music that allows both instruments to shine.
Beethoven’s Sonata No.1 combines Classical elegance with the vigour, urgency and brightness we expect of Beethoven. His Sonata No.5 is a little gentler, bringing its nickname, Spring, into full bloom as Ehnes releases its bittersweet and lyrical opening melody. Finally, the mighty Sonata No.9 is a dizzying display of intricate technique, musical grandeur and raw power, a perfect unison of piano and violin.
PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN
Violin Sonata No.1
Violin Sonata No.5, Spring
Violin Sonata No.9, Kreutzer
ARTISTS
JAMES EHNES violin
ANDREW ARMSTRONG piano
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