Janáček, Ravel & Piazzolla
Intimate and intricate
Czech composer Leoš Janáček wrote his wind sextet Mládí (Youth) when he was 70, capturing the youthful mood characteristic of his works from this period.
Duration
This concert will conclude at approximately 7pm. Latecomers might be admitted during a suitable break in the performance and will be guided to first available seats.
Your Guide to Music
This concert will be hosted by Genevieve Lang, who shall expertly guide your listening experience.
Concert Guide
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The writing is anything but juvenile, richly textured and deceptively complex, bursting with enthusiasm and virtuosity.
Maurice Ravel wrote his gripping Sonata for Violin and Cello in 1920, and dedicated it to the memory of his friend and colleague, Claude Debussy. There are moments of glowing textures that recall Debussy, and the incredibly detailed and intricate interplay of the two instruments is trademark Ravel. This enchanting duet is a thrilling musical adventure.
Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla brought the sounds and rhythms of Argentinian tango into the concert hall, creating a new blend of tango, jazz and classical music known as nuevo tango (new tango). These pieces are among his finest and showcase the expressive richness and sophisticated harmonies that are so characteristic of his writing.
Program
JANÁČEK Mládí
RAVEL Sonata for Violin and Cello
PIAZZOLLA
Libertango
Oblivion
La muerte del ángel
Artists
MUSICIANS OF THE SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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