CMS: Violin Celebration – Bach to Beethoven

Invented in the mid-16th century, the violin emerged as the stringed instrument of choice during the Baroque era, culminating with the concertos, chamber music, and solo works of J. S. Bach. Virtuosi such as Tartini added flair; Mozart, a proficient violinist himself, contributed sonatas on a sublime new level; and Beethoven, master of drama and musical prophet, paved the way to the future with new heights of expression for the instrument.

SAHUN SAM HONG, Piano
EVREN OZEL, Piano
CHAD HOOPES, Violin
ANI KAVAFIAN, Violin
SEAN LEE, Violin
CHO-LIANG LIN, Violin

Bach | Sonata in E major for Violin and Keyboard, BWV 1016 (before 1725)
Tartini | Sonata in G minor for Violin and Continuo, “Devil’s Trill” (before 1756)
Mozart | Sonata in B-flat major for Violin and Piano, K. 454 (1784)
Beethoven | Sonata in C minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 30, No. 2 (1801-02)

Run time: 80 minutes plus intermission

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Artist Talk
Join us at 4:15pm in the Upper Lobby for a pre-show conversation with the artists. Free with your ticket.

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About the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) is one of eleven constituents of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the largest performing arts complex in the world. The Chamber Music Society has its home in Alice Tully Hall – the finest hall in the world for chamber music. Through its performance, education, and recording/broadcast activities, it draws more people to chamber music than any other organization of its kind.

Learn more on CMS website

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