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Wigmore Monday Lunchtimes: Tai Murray and Silke Avenhaus

American violinist Tai Murray and German pianist Silke Avenhaus perform Grieg, Glass and Saint-Saens from Wigmore Hall, presented by Sara Mohr-Pietsch.

American violinist Tai Murray & German pianist Silke Avenhaus perform Grieg, Glass & Saint-Sa毛ns from Wigmore Hall, presented by Sara Mohr-Pietsch.
Philip Glass wrote 'Pendulum' to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the American Civil Liberties Union. It was premi猫red in this duo form in New York City in 2011, originally having been scored for piano trio and premi猫red on Ellis Island the previous year. Opening the concert with Greig's sunny 2nd violin sonata, the duo performs Saint-Sa毛ns' richly romantic first sonata to close.

Grieg: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Op. 13
Philip Glass: Pendulum
Saint-Sa毛ns: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D minor Op. 75

Tai Murray violin
Silke Avenhaus piano

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Edvard Grieg

    Violin Sonata No 2 in G minor, Op 13

    Performer: Tai Murray. Performer: Silke Avenhaus.
  • Philip Glass

    Pendulum

    Performer: Tai Murray. Performer: Silke Avenhaus.
  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Violin Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op 75

    Performer: Tai Murray. Performer: Silke Avenhaus.

Broadcasts

  • Mon 26 Nov 2018 13:00
  • Sun 2 Dec 2018 13:00

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