Violinist Leonidas Kavakos is recognized across the world as an artist of rare quality, acclaimed for his matchless technique, captivating artistry, superb musicianship, and the integrity of his playing. His program for the Minnesota Beethoven Festival includes Franck’s Violin Sonata, as well as works by Stravinsky, Mozart and Beethoven. Listen to the live broadcast with host Steve Staruch at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12, on YourClassical MPR.
Program
Leonidas Kavakos, violin
Enrico Pace, piano
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Violin Sonata No. 4, Op. 23
IGOR STRAVINSKY Divertimento for Violin & Piano
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Violin Sonata, K. 304
CÉSAR FRANCK Violin Sonata
Find out more about the concert and program on the Minnesota Beethoven Festival’s official site.
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Joshua Bell and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields return to the Minnesota Beethoven Festival
Returning to the Minnesota Beethoven Festival after their triumphant 2023 performance, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and its music director Joshua Bell presented two different programs this summer. Enjoy the second of these performances, featuring music by Ives, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Listen to the concert now!
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Program
Joshua Bell, violin
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
CHARLES IVES ARR. IAIN FARRINGTON Variations on America
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto, Op. 64
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5, Op. 67
Find out more about the concert and program on the Minnesota Beethoven Festival’s official site.
Stephen Hough kicks off the Minnesota Beethoven Festival
Pianist Stephen Hough is a multifaceted artist. He’s known for combining the distinguished career of a concert pianist with that of a composer and writer. This weekends, he joins audiences in Winona for the Minnesota Beethoven Festival, where he’ll open the season with a program featuring selections by Schubert, Brahms, Beethoven and more. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, on YourClassical MPR.
Program
Stephen Hough, piano
FRANZ SCHUBERT Klavierstück D 946/2
JOHANNES BRAHMS Klavierstücke Op. 118, No. 6
ARNOLD SCHOENBERG Six Little Piano Pieces, Op.19
KARLHEINZ STOCKHAUSEN Klavierstücke III
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Bagatelle, Op. 119, No. 10
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 “Waldstein”
ROBERT SCHUMANN Carnaval, Op. 9
RICHARD AND ROBERT SHERMAN ARR. STEPHEN HOUGH Mary Poppins Suite
Find out more about the concert and program on the Minnesota Beethoven Festival’s official site.
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