Sunday Concerts at Conway Hall: Duo Concertante & Heather Tuach
London, Conway Hall — Main Hall
About the Event
For twenty‐four years through live performances and acclaimed recordings, Canadian violinist Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves have built an international career as Duo Concertante. Their name comes from the inscription over Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” Sonata, “in stilo molto concertante,” which implies the two performers are equal, dynamic voices. Cellist Heather Tuach will be known to Conway Hall concert‐goers as a member of the Greenwich Trio. We are pleased to welcome this ensemble of Canadian musicians in a programme of Beethoven, Dvořák and the UK premiere of London‐based composer Marcus Barcham Stevens’ first piano trio.
Pre‐Concert Recital with Calliope Duo
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama’s Calliope Duo present a programme to celebrate the centenary of Hungarian composer György Kurtág. Kurtág’s “Játékok”, characterised by stark harmonies, minimalist textures, long silences and witty and playful gestures make for a fascinating contrast with the rich contrapuntal writing of Bach, faithfully translated for piano duet by Kurtág. The programme concludes with Schubert’s fiery and dramatic “Lebensstürme”, firmly in the late classical style and showcasing his mastery of melodic writing and breathtaking colour.
PROGRAMME:
5.30pm: Calliope Duo
Kurtág | Játékok IV: Bells (Hommage à Stravinsky)
Bach‐Kurtág | Das alte Jahr vergangen ist:
Hommage à Reinbert de Leeuw BWV614
Kurtág | Játékok IV: Furious Chorale
Bach‐Kurtág | Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland BWV599
Bach‐Kurtág | Alle Menschen müssen sterben BWV643
Kurtág | Jatekok VIII: Beating – Quarrelling
Bach‐Kurtág | O Lamm Gottes unschuldig BWV1085
Kurtág | Játékok VIII: Flowers We Are, Mere Flowers
Kurtág | Jatekok IV: Hommage à Halmagyi Mihaly
Kurtág | Játékok IV: Pottyon potty, “Hommage à Sary Laszlo”
Bach‐Kurtág | Herr Christ, der ein ge Gottes‐Sohn BWV601
Bach‐Kurtág | Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit “Actus tragicus” BWV106
Schubert | Allegro in A minor ‘Lebensstürme D947
Josh Luxon‐Robinson • piano
Ieuan Davies • piano
6.30pm: Duo Concertante & Heather Tuach
Beethoven | Violin Sonata in A minor Op.23
Marcus Barcham Stevens | Trio No.1 *UK premiere*
Dvořák | Trio in E minor ‘Dumky’ Op.90
Nancy Dahn • violin
Timothy Steeves • piano
Heather Tuach • cello
Cast / Production
Nancy Dahn • violin
Timothy Steeves • piano
Heather Tuach • cello
Address
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
