From one of the earliest works for viola and piano to one of the best loved. Vieuxtemps’s expressive and virtuosic sonata showcases the rich and sonorous tone of the instrument. Meanwhile the passionate and emotional expression of Rebecca Clarke’s hauntingly beautiful meditation concludes with a dramatic final movement.
Rachel Roberts is one of this country’s finest viola players. In this concert she pairs two great works for her instrument. Her appearance in the opening concert of Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2022 was described by The Spectator as "fiendish" yet also "the most fun two string players could have together." With the same joy and passion, here she presents two contrasting works that bring this mellifluous instrument and her phenomenal artistry to the fore.
Performance times:
1pm
7pm
Post-concert talk
8pm, free
Ticket holders are invited to stay for a talk by Leah Broad, author of Quartet, which features the biographies of four female composers including Rebecca Clarke.