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Rhapsodies and Songs for Violin & Piano


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Alisa Rose full profile / violin and piano / 2 musicians

Other players: Monica Chew


Full program notes

Join composer-performers Alisa Rose (violin) and Monica Chew (piano) for an evening of lyrical music that spans continents and eras. This concert blends eclectic 20th-century masterpieces with new compositions by the performers. Rhapsodies and Songs for Violin and Piano emphasizes the interplay between violin and piano, with the violin often taking on a vocal role alongside the piano's intricate harmonies. Prokofiev’s Five Melodies, originally written for voice, transforms the violin into a lyrical singer, while Messiaen’s Theme & Variations and Bartók’s An Evening in the Village highlight the instruments' combined ability to evoke both mystical contemplation and reflect folk traditions. Reena Esmail’s Jhula Jhule adds a unique blend of Indian and Western influences, creating a deeply resonant musical dialogue between violin and piano.

Program:
Sergei Prokofiev - Five Melodies, Op. 35
Olivier Messiaen - Theme & Variations
Bela Bartok - An Evening in the Village
Reena Esmail - Jhula Jhule
Monica Chew - Daisy Bell
Alisa Rose - Skeleton's Lament


Historical context

Alisa Rose (violin) and Monica Chew (piano) join a long tradition of classical performer/composers who play music of their contemporaries as well as their own works!


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