Event Description
Polish violinist Maria Włoszczowska is recognised for her versatile musicianship, performing as soloist, director/concertmaster, and chamber musician. Recent career highlights include her BBC Proms solo debut with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Dinis Sousa, her New York recital debut at 92NY with Jeremy Denk and directing the Chamber Orchestra of Europe at Mozartwoche Salzburg. As Leader of the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Maria also regularly directs the orchestra in repertoire such as Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante.
Scottish pianist Alasdair Beatson is renowned as a sincere musician and intrepid programmer. He champions a wide repertoire on both modern and historical instruments, with particular areas of interest including classical, early romantic and French music (especially Fauré) alongside the music of today’s composers. He is a prolific chamber musician whose colleagues include Steven Isserlis, Alexi Kenney, Viktoria Mullova, Pieter Wispelwey, the Doric, Gringolts and Meta4 string quartets, and the Nash Ensemble.
Artists
Maria Włoszczowska violin
Alasdair Beatson piano
Programme
Schubert Sonata in A D.574 Grand Duo
Fauré Violin Sonata No.2 in E minor Op.108
Schubert Sonata in A minor D.385
Richard Strauss Sonata for violin and piano in E flat, Op.18
Artist image © Clare Hannan