Violin Sonatas by Schumann, Beethoven, & Schubert

PLEASE NOTE: This concert was originally scheduled to take place at the Bellows Falls Opera House. Due to circumstances beyond our control we have now moved this concert to Alyson’s Orchard. We are very grateful to Alyson’s for accommodating this event at short notice.

Looking for something fun and unique to do on Valentine’s Day this year? We have the perfect date night for you! Bring your loved one to a concert for a romantic evening at Alyson’s Orchard presented by Ashuelot Concerts. Enjoy beautiful Violin Sonatas by Schumann, Beethoven, & Schubert.

Beethoven’s Sonata for Piano & Violin in G marks a turning point for chamber music where the violin and piano are no longer soloist and accompaniment, but equal partners in dialogue. Schubert’s Fantasie in C builds on Beethoven’s legacy – You will hear the violin and piano interweave in an almost symphonic texture. The structure is freer (hence the “fantasy” title), and the virtuosic writing foreshadows the later Romantic style. In Schumann’s Violin Sonata in A minor, you can recognize the influence of both Beethoven and Schubert. The violin often mirrors or shadows the piano, reflecting Schumann’s introspective style. These three pieces are an excellent example of the evolution of the sonata form.

Program

• Schumann Violin Sonata in Am., Op. 105
• Beethoven Sonata for Piano & Violin in G, Op. 96
• Schubert Fantasie in C, D.934

Louisa Stonehill – Violin & Nicholas Burns – Piano