This programme links together romantic composers inspired by the writer of one of the great 19th century violin sonatas, César Franck. Franck taught (and championed) Mel Bonis and Guillaume Lekeu. Mel Bonis in turn taught Charlotte Sohy.

Programme –

Charlotte Sohy: Thème varié, Op. 15
Guillaume Lekeu: Violin Sonata in G major
Mel Bonis: Andante religioso, Op. 78
Mel Bonis: Allegretto ma non troppo, Op. 84
César Franck: Violin Sonata in A major

Elena Urioste, recently selected as a BBC New Generation Artist, has been hailed by critics and audiences alike for her lush tone, the nuanced lyricism of her playing and her commanding stage presence. Since first appearing with the Philadelphia Orchestra at age thirteen, she has made acclaimed debuts with major orchestras throughout the world.

Tom Poster is a musician whose skills and passions extend well beyond the conventional role of the concert pianist. He has been described as “a marvel, [who] can play anything in any style” (The Herald), “mercurially brilliant” (The Strad), and as having “a beautiful tone that you can sink into like a pile of cushions” (BBC Music).

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