A Musical Journey: The Life and Soul of the CelloThroughout history composers have turned to the violoncello to express their most soulful, heartfelt melodies. What is it that makes this instrument so poignant? Gabriel Martins artfully explores a rich tradition of music by weaving his own original poetry through an evening of musical masterpieces from past to present. The program takes the audience on a journey through time with the instrument that is closest to the human voice.

Program

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH – Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007
I. Prelude
II. Allemande
III. Courante
IV. Sarabande
V. Minuet I & II
VI. Gigue

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – from Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69
I. Allegro ma non tanto

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN (1810-1849) – from Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65
III. Largo

JOHANNES BRAHMS – from Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 99
I. Allegro vivace

CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS – “The Swan” from The Carnival of the Animals

ANTON WEBERN – Drei Kleine Stücke, Op. 11
I. Mäßige Achtel
II. Sehr Bewegt
III. Äusserst Ruhig

CLAUDE DEBUSSY – Cello Sonata
I. Prologue: Lent, sostenuto e molto risoluto
II. Sérénade: Modérément animé
III. Final: Animé, léger et nerveux

DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH – from Cello Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40
II. Allegro

KAIJA SAARIAHO – “Papillon II” from Sept Papillons

Trad./Casals – The Song of the Birds