THE EVOLUTION OF THE SONATA: FROM LATE BEETHOVEN EXPERIMENTATION TO CHOPIN'S ROMANTIC GRANDEUR (50')
This programme presents two crucial takes on the Sonata, radically different transformations on a classical-born structure.
To conclude the performance, Tchaikovsky's famous Nocturne, smaller in scope and with a pleasantly contrasting intimate character.
Concert Programme:
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Beethoven, L.V. (1770 - 1827) Sonata op.109 n.30 in E major
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Chopin, F. (1810 - 1849) Sonata op.58 n.3 in B minor
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Tchaikovsky, P.I. (1840 - 1893) Nocturne op.19 n.4 in C sharp minor
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THE QUEST FOR INDIVIDUALITY IN SELF EXPRESSION THROUGH THE CENTURIES (90')
In this recital, the repertoire selected explores the composer's will to impose his personality through a distinctive language, from Mozart to Ligeti.
Concert programme:
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Mozart, W.A. (1756 - 1791) Adagio in B minor K.540
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Beethoven, L. V. (1770 - 1827) Sonata op.53 in C major (Waldstein)
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Intermission
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Scriabin, A. (1872 - 1915) Sonata op.19 n.2 in G sharp minor (Sonata - Fantasy)
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Busoni, F. (1866 - 1924) Arr. Bach, Chaconne in D minor BWV 1004
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Ligeti, G. (1923 - 2006) Musica Ricercata: I, II, III, IV, V