Sonata Series #1

The Sonata Series pairs MusicWorks Collective musicians with pianists from across New England for dynamic duo performances. This year’s series features repertoire from composers, some well-known and beloved, others lesser-known but equally compelling, from the 18^th Century through the early 20^th Century.

October’s concert is anchored by a pair of composers associated with Paris at the time—Georges Enescu and Clémence de Grandval. Boston-based pianist Eliko Akahori joins Minna Choi, violin, to present the Grandval Grande Sonata, a piece that lives up to its title in its grand gestures and romantic melodies. Grandval herself had a prolific output in the 19^th century, having studied composition with Saint-Saëns and Chopin, including vocal works, chamber music, and orchestral works, but isn’t often heard today.

Sebastian Ruth and Eliko will present two works for viola and piano—the brilliant Concertpiece by Enescu, reflective of Enescu’s own virtuosic capabilities as a violinist and violist, and Benjamin Britten’s introspective Reflection.

Sonata Series #1
Thursday, October 17, 7pm
Grand Gallery, RISD Museum
Admission to the Museum and concert is free as part of RISD Museum’s Third Thursday event
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