SCHUBERTIADE
Inon Barnatan, Jonathan Biss & Kuok-Wai Lio, piano
Benjamin Beilman, violin
Gary Hoffman, cello
Randall Scarlata, baritone
Doric String Quartet
Three performances: Tuesday, April 12 / Thursday, April 14 / Friday, April 15, 2016
A mini-festival celebrating the late works of Franz Schubert. Curated by pianist Inon Barnatan, the three concerts are anchored by the late piano sonatas and include a variety of Schubert’s iconic chamber works such as the String Quintet, Schwanengesang, and the Trio in B flat. Performed by a stunning roster of musicians, many of whom are well-known to VRS audiences.
Performance 3: Friday, April 15, 2016 at 7:30pm
SONATA IN A MAJOR, D. 959
Jonathan Biss
SCHWANENGESANG, D. 957
Randall Scarlata & Jonathan Biss
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The Last Sonatas
Two performances: Sunday, February 7 & Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Sir András Schiff returns to perform the late Sonatas of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert in the final two concerts of this three-concert series, the first of which took place last season. A VRS highlight!
Sir András recently received rave reviews in San Francisco and Los Angeles for the first of his Last Sonatas performances:
“this was playing of a rarefied order – steely, dynamic and extraordinarily resourceful in its responses.” — San Francisco Chronicle
“It was a great and important performance.” — Los Angeles Times
Performance 2: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
HAYDN: Sonata No. 62 in E flat major, Hob. XV1:52
BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
MOZART: Sonata in D major, K. 576
SCHUBERT: Sonata in B flat major, D. 960
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BEETHOVEN: THE COMPLETE WORKS FOR CELLO AND KEYBOARD
March 13, 14 & 15, 2015
Vancouver Playhouse
“Isserlis’s playing has spirit to spare. But the fortepiano ensures an even fresher sense of discovery to his cello odyssey.” —The Guardian
Steven Isserlis has described playing the Beethoven Sonatas as “a journey through a life.” In this endlessly moving and thought-provoking series, the duo traverses through the early, middle, and late periods of the monumental composer’s life.
Performance 2: March 15 Program
7 Variations on Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fühlen from Mozart’s Die Zauberflote, Wo046
Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 5 No. 2
Cello Sonata in C major, Op. 102 No. 1
Cello Sonata in D major, Op.102 No.2
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Performance 1: Friday, March 13 at 7.30pm, Vancouver Playhouse
Lecture-demonstration: Saturday, March 14 at 3pm, Vancouver Playhouse
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BEETHOVEN: THE COMPLETE WORKS FOR CELLO AND KEYBOARD
March 13, 14 & 15, 2015
Vancouver Playhouse
“Isserlis’s playing has spirit to spare. But the fortepiano ensures an even fresher sense of discovery to his cello odyssey.” —The Guardian
Steven Isserlis has described playing the Beethoven Sonatas as “a journey through a life.” In this endlessly moving and thought-provoking series, the duo traverses through the early, middle, and late periods of the monumental composer’s life.
Lecture-Demonstration: Steven Isserlis and Robert Levin
A fascinating discussion of themes, musical structure, interpretation and Beethoven’s fortepiano.
View Other Events With Steven Isserlis & Robert Levin
Performance 1: Friday, March 13 at 7.30pm, Vancouver Playhouse
Performance 2: Sunday, March 15 at 3pm, Vancouver Playhouse
VRS Subscribers enjoy priority access and save 15% off single tickets to VRS Pop Out Performances. PLUS! If purchasing 2 Concert Package, subscribers receive a complimentary ticket to the Lecture-Demonstration.
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“From the technical standpoint the players are superb, but, beyond that, they blend together as though of one mind – the touchstone of any such group.”
— classicalsource.com
Described by Gramophone Magazine as “one of the finest young string quartets,” the Doric String Quartet has emerged as the leading British string quartet amongst the new generation, receiving enthusiastic praise from audiences and critics across the globe. The Quartet returns to the VRS after a highly successful debut on our series in 2013.
Alex Redington, violin
Jonathan Stone, violin
Hélène Clément, viola
John Myerscough, cello
Program
HAYDN: String Quartet Op. 76 No. 2
ADÉS: The Four Quarters
BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in B flat major, Op. 130 (with Grosse Fugue)
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Concert sponsor: Eileen Mate
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“His playing has brilliance, but also a caressing, almost sly intimacy.” — The Telegraph
The 23 year-old Prize Laureate of the 2012 Honens International Piano Competition is enjoying a burgeoning career. His upcoming and recent engagements include debuts at Berlin’s Konzerthaus, London’s Wigmore Hall, and New York’s Zankel Hall. He studies at the Moscow State Conservatory, at London’s Royal College of Music, and in Belgium with pianist Maria João Pires.
Program
MOZART: Fantasy in C minor K. 475
SCHUMANN: Fantasy in C major Op. 17; Nachtstücke Op. 23
SCRIABIN: Vers la flamme Op. 72; Sonata No. 4 in F sharp major Op. 30
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“Bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni is quite a phenomenon.” — The Telegraph
Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni is one of today’s most captivating and versatile singers. Since his debut with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Salzburg Festival at the age of 26, he has performed at many of the world’s leading opera houses and concert halls. The VRS is delighted to present Luca Pisaroni after pursuing him for the past four seasons.
Program
MOZART, BEETHOVEN, MENDELSSOHN & SCHUBERT
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“The playing was so direct, confident and engrossing I almost forgot to notice that technical matters, like intonation, blending and balance, were impeccable.”
— Anthony Tommasini, The New York Times
Embodying the quintessential elements of a chamber music ensemble, the Danish String Quartet has established a reputation for its integrated sound, flawless intonation, and judicious balance. With its technical and interpretive talents, matched by an infectious joy for music-making, the quartet is in demand worldwide by concert and festival presenters.
Frederik Øland, violin
Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen, violin
Asbjørn Nørgaard, viola
Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin, cello
Program
“The Art of Fugue”
MENDELSSOHN: Capriccio and Fugue, Op. 81, Nos. 3 & 4
SHOSTAKOVICH: Quartet No.9 in E flat major, Op. 117
BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in C sharp minor, Op. 131
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THE LAST SONATAS
“The definition of a master is elusive, but somehow you know one when you hear one…a probing, complete and utterly honest artist, a pianist who knows what he is doing: a master.” – The New York Times
Having completed his incomparable survey of J.S. Bach’s works for keyboard, one of the pre-eminent musicians of our time embarks upon his next project: an exploration of the late Sonatas of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert.
The Vancouver Recital Society is proud to present this series of three concerts; the first of which takes place this season, the final two in our 2015-16 Season.
Program
HAYDN: Sonata No. 60, Hob.XV1:50, in C major
BEETHOVEN: Sonata in E major, Op. 109
MOZART: Sonata in C major, K.545
SCHUBERT: Sonata in C minor, D958
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“This is a pianist with all the ingredients for a significant career.” — Denver Post
Celebrated as Young Artist of the Year in 2012 by The International Classical Music Awards, Joseph Moog captivates audiences with his mature artistic personality and transcendental virtuosity. His bold, unique program includes compositions and arrangements of his own creation.
Program
BEETHOVEN: Sonata No.8, Op. 13 in C minor, “Pathetique”
LISZT: Réminiscences de l’opéra “Norma” de Vincenzo Bellini
CHOPIN: Sonata No.1, Op. 4 in C minor
FAURÉ: Thème et variations, Op. 73 in C sharp minor
ANTON RUBINSTEIN: Fantasy on Hungarian melodies (arr. Joseph Moog)
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