Echoes of Song

This recital explores the cello as a singer without words. From Chopin's deeply lyrical Etude op. 25 no. 7, originally written for piano, to Schubert's beloved Arpeggione Sonata, a work renowned for its beautiful song-like qualities, this program highlights the instrument's unique ability to embody the human voice.

The journey continues with Beethoven's Sonata for cello and piano in A major, op. 69, a monument of the cello literature and a true masterpiece of lyricism and sonata structure. Concluding the program is Piazzolla's Le Grand Tango, a fiery, virtuosic work in which song and dance collide, bringing the recital to a brilliant close.

This recital is presented as part of the Hanson Dyer Hall Concert Series. All concerts in this series can also be streamed live via our website.

PROGRAM

Frédéric Chopin
Etude op. 25 no. 7 arr. Glazunov for cello and piano

Franz Schubert
Arpeggione Sonata in A minor, D. 821
i. Allegro moderato
ii. Adagio
iii. Allegretto

Interval

Ludwig van Beethoven
Cello Sonata no. 3 in A major, op. 69
i. Allegro ma non tanto
ii. Scherzo. Allegro molto
iii. Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace

Astor Piazzolla
Le Grand Tango

CREDITS

Richard Narroway - cello
Jerry Wong - piano

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