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SUMMARY:AVS Shared Recital: Portrait de femme
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPerformer:\nDiane Phoenix-Neal\n  \nRomance\, by Germaine Taillefaire (1892-1983)\, [arr. Phoenix-Neal] \nSonata Movt. 3\, by Modesta Bor (1926-1998) \nRhapsody No. 2 for solo viola\, by Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981) \nVietnamese Love Song\, by Rachel Eubanks (1922-2006) \nMulti-Cultural Songs\, by Chihchun Chi-sun Lee 李志純 (b. 1970) \nRhapsody for Viola and Orchestra\, by Dorothea Franchi (1920-2003)\, [piano reduction by Grant] \nAfrican Dance\, Margaret Bonds (1913-1972) \nWondrous!  (World Premiere)\, Johanna Selleck (b.1959) \nDiane Phoenix-Neal\, viola; Sherry Grant\, piano  \nPROGRAM NOTES: \nThis collaborative recital includes works by eight female composers of the 19th through to the 21st century\, from six different countries around the world: France\, New Zealand\, Taiwan\, United States\, Venezuela and Australia\, including one world premiere. Three of the composers\, Chihchun Chi-sun Lee 李志純 \, Jessie Montgomery\, and Johanna Selleck are living composers. This program invokes cultural traditions such as dance\, songs and poetry and is curated in the form of a multimedia presentation\, where portraits of each composer and matching poems with English translation are woven into the music. Germaine Tailleferre’s Romance\, originally for piano\, opens the recital with charm. The dance-like 3rd movement of the Sonata para viola y piano by Modesta Bor is playful in nature. Two rhapsodies are selected: Rhapsody No. 2 for solo viola by the 2024 Grammy award-winning composer Jessie Montgomery was transcribed from the violin version by the composer herself. New Zealand composer Dorothea Franchi’s unique Rhapsody for Viola and Orchestra (winner of the 1950 Lionel Tertis Prize) is a relatively unknown work\, presented complete with a new piano reduction by Sherry Grant (2025). Chihchun Chi-sun Lee’s Multi-Cultural Songs\, originally for mid-range voice and piano\, “incorporates folk tunes from Korea\, Russia\, Japan\, China and Indonesia. This music travels from country to country within a seamless path regardless of the language.”  Vietnamese Folk Song by Rachel Eubanks uses the melody of the popular 1958 song Kiếp nào có yêu nhau (In Which Lifetime Did We Love Each Other?) by Phạm Duy. Margaret Bond’s African Dance is a trio for voices and piano\, transcribed two violas and piano. The program concludes with a world premiere of Wondrous! by Australian composer Johanna Selleck for violin\, viola and piano\, about the wonder of nature. The entire program takes the audience on a global journey\, promoting a message of unity and intercultural partnerships. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/avs-shared-recital-portrait-de-femme/
LOCATION:Recital Hall (Forbes)
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SUMMARY:AVS Shared Recital: Reimagining Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas for Viola
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPerformers:\nEric Wong\nJohn Paul Younes\nTanav Gowda\nNathan Cheung\n\nSonata for Viola and Piano No. 1 in D Major\, Op. 12\, No. 1  \n\n Allegro con brio\n Tema con variazioni: Andante con moto\nRondo. Allegro\n\nJohn Paul Younes\, viola; Nathan Cheung\, piano \n  \nSonata for Viola and Piano No. 5 in F Major\, Op. 24 “Spring” \n\n Allegro\n\nTanav Gowda\, viola; Nathan Cheung\, piano \n  \nSonata for Viola and Piano No. 9 in A Major\, Op. 47 “Kreutzer” \n\n Adagio sostenuto – Presto\n Andante con variazioni\nFinale. Presto\n\nEric Wong\, viola; Nathan Cheung\, piano \n**All works by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)\, transcribed for viola by Eric Wong (b. 1986)  \n  \nPROGRAM NOTES: \nBeethoven’s violin sonatas\, here transcribed for viola and piano\, are a cornerstone of his output\, evolving from classical elegance to dramatic expression. These three selections represent distinct stages in this evolution. \nSonata No. 1 in D major\, Op. 12\, No. 1 (1798) is a youthful and sunny work. It reflects Beethoven’s grounding in the Classical tradition of Haydn and Mozart. The sonata’s graceful melodies and balanced structure are a testament to his early mastery\, a conversation between the viola and piano\, full of wit and joy. \nThe “Spring” Sonata No. 5 in F major\, Op. 24 (1801) is one of Beethoven’s most beloved works\, a masterpiece of early Romanticism\, showcasing a richer\, more expressive range while retaining classical clarity. The nickname “Spring” perfectly captures its lyrical\, pastoral character. It’s a true partnership where both instruments have equal importance\, sharing in the beautiful\, flowing themes. \nSonata No. 9 in A major\, Op. 47\, the “Kreutzer” Sonata (1803)\, is a work of immense power and scale. This sonata was famously described by Tolstoy as a work of “terrible passion.” The sheer virtuosity demanded from both performers is immense\, and its dramatic intensity and heroic scope foreshadow Beethoven’s later\, revolutionary works.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/avs-shared-recital-reimagining-beethovens-violin-sonatas-for-viola/
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