Marina Martin & Silviu Dumitrache: Timeless Sonatas – The London Premier
Fri 26 Apr
|St Pauls Church
Immerse in Belgium’s musical legacy with Marina Martin & Silviu Dumitrache’s London debut. The evening showcases Franck and Lekeu’s timeless sonatas, echoing rich emotions from the late Romantic era. Yuri Frolov adds a contemporary twist with his Concert Fantasy on Gershwin’s themes.
Time & Location
26 Apr 2024, 19:30 – 21:30
St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London WC2E 9ED
About the event
Embark on a mesmerising journey as the enchanting duo, Marina Martin and Silviu Dumitrache, make their much-anticipated London debut, casting a spell with their virtuosity on the violin and piano. This evening is a dedicated exploration of two extraordinary sonatas that stand as living embodiments of Belgium’s rich musical heritage.
César Franck’s timeless Violin Sonata and Guillaume Lekeu’s Sonata in G serve as profound testaments to Belgium’s enduring contribution to the chamber music repertoire. Born in the late Romantic era, these compositions are exquisite cascades of diverse emotions, intricately woven to captivate the soul.
Dedicated to the Belgian virtuoso Eugène Ysaye, these masterpieces were unveiled in Brussels, with Ysaye himself gracing the premiere on the violin. A pivotal moment in classical music history, these premieres firmly anchor the sonatas in the heart of Belgium’s cultural legacy.
Franck’s Sonata in A major, crafted as a wedding gift for Ysaye and Louise…