Johannes Brahms and Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky: two titans of the Romantic era and, unbeknownst to many, mortal enemies. That is, until they finally met in 1888 at a New Year’s party in Leipzig after years of tense rivalry from afar. Join us to learn how these two musical giants transformed from foes to friends—with the help of Edvard Grieg!
Program:
Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78 (1879)
I. Vivace ma non troppo
II. Adagio
III. Allegro molto moderato
Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op. 42 (1878)
I. Méditation
Edvard Grieg: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in c minor, Op. 45 (1887)
I. Allegro molto ed appassionato
II. Allegretto espressivo alla Romanza
III. Allegro animato
