This program offers a compelling dialogue between two contrasting sound worlds for violin and piano, linking intimate Romanticism with lyrical, expressive virtuosity.
Schubert’s Sonata in A major, D. 574 “Grand Duo,” reveals the composer’s melodic abundance and expressive depth. With its luminous, finely balanced structure, the work moves between poetic lyricism, dance-like passages, and delicate interplay between violin and piano. Each phrase becomes an exchange of colors and emotions—music that is at once tender and profound.
Karol Szymanowski’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 9, composed at the dawn of the 20th century, explores a more personal and modern voice while remaining firmly rooted in the Romantic tradition. The violin and piano engage in an expressive, finely crafted dialogue, with each movement unveiling contrasting atmospheres that blend intimate lyricism with passionate surges. The sonata highlights the poetic virtuosity and vivid sensitivity that define Szymanowski’s early style.
Together, Schubert and Szymanowski offer a captivating journey for violin and piano—music shaped by poetry, emotion, and expressive richness.
