French Elegance, German Passion

Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 6:30 PM MDT

Online broadcast at svmusicfestival.org

Alasdair Neale, Music Director

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Leclair

Sonata in E Minor for Two Violins, Op. 3, No. 5

Allegro ma poco
Gavotta gracioso–Andante
Presto

Milana Reiche, Violin
Rebecca Corruccini, Violin

 

Beethoven

Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57, “Appassionata”

Allegro assai
Andante con moto
Allegro ma non troppo–Presto

Orion Weiss, Piano

Guest artist

Orion Weiss

Piano

French Elegance, German Passion program notes

Jean-Marie Leclair was a French composer, violinist, and dancer who came from a large musical family. He was born during a time of increasing influence of the Italian style of violin playing (and composition) in France, fueled by the shockwaves caused by the popularity of Corelli’s trio sonatas. ...

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2020 digital program book

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Venue

Online broadcast at svmusicfestival.org