Emerald City Music's Evolution Series returns this season, focusing on one of music's most celebrated instruments: the violin. Guided by violinist and lecturer Aaron Boyd, the evening traces four centuries of the violin's technical development, revealing how early breakthroughs continue to shape and challenge musical language today.
Pietro Locatelli: Caprice in D Major "Labyrinth" (1733)
J.S. Bach: Adagio and Fugue from Sonata No. 3 for Solo Violin in C Major BWV 1005
Carlo Farina: Capriccio stravagante (1627)
Niccolo Paganini: Selections from 24 Caprices for Solo Violin (1802-1817)
John Cage: Selections from Freeman Etudes for Solo Violin (1977-1990)
Eugène Ysaÿe: Sonata for Solo Violin, Op. 27, No. 2, "Jacques Thibaud" (1923)
Ludwig Wilhelm Maurer: Concertante for Four Violins, Op. 55 (c.1831)
Emerald City Music's 11th season opens with a vibrant, festive evening of string music.
Kristin Lee and Sandbox Percussion perform Vivian Fung's new work "Goddess//Insect" presented by Music@Menlo.
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center celebrate wind concertos as part of their Baroque Festival.
