SINDING | Suite in A minor for Violin and Orchestra Op. 10
BARBER | Violin Concerto Op. 14
HAYDN | Symphony No. 47 in G Major
BACH | Concerto for Two Violins in D
SARASATE | Zigeunerweisen Op. 20
RUN TIME: 2 HR MINUTES
*program subject to change
Masterworks IV
Prepare to be mesmerized as two extraordinary violin masters, Gilles Apap and Eric Silberger, return to the stage for Dueling Violins—not as rivals, but as creative counterparts. Highlighting their individual artistry through solo works like Sinding’s Suite in A Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Barber’s deeply expressive Violin Concerto, Op. 14, and Sarasate’s fiery Zigeunerweisen, the two will also join forces for Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor. Anchoring the program is Haydn’s Symphony No. 47 in G Major, a luminous work that brings balance and depth to an unforgettable evening. Having captivated audiences in past seasons, Apap and Silberger return for a performance that promises not a duel, but a celebration of violin mastery at its finest.
About Eric Silberger
Virtuoso violinist Eric Silberger is a prize winner of the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition and the Michael Hill International Violin Competition in 2011. His performances have been described by critics as “spine-tingling…astonishing” (The Guardian), “dazzling virtuoso playing” (The Washington Post), “impeccable level of playing, a wonderful musician” (Heather Kurzbauer, The Strad), and “ ….he has got everything in his favor, technique, composure, and personality.” (El Pais, Spain). Eric received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Columbia University and a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School. Mentors have included Glenn Dicterow, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Robert Mann, and Dorothy Delay, among others. He was also mentored by Maestro Lorin Maazel.
About Gilles Apap
Described by Yehudi Menuhin as "A true violinist of the 21st century," Gilles is known for his virtuosity, unique approach to music, and the skill to bring joy to every concert hall. He delivers distinctive performances of the standard classical repertoire combined with genres such as jazz and folk from around the world, and the result is unique programming merging the borderlines between musical styles. As a soloist, Gilles has performed with orchestras such as Leipzig Gewandhaus, San Francisco and Vancouver Symphony, Hamburg Philharmonic, Boston Philharmonic, Berliner Symphoniker, Russian National Philharmonic, Israel Philharmonic, often play directing as well as performing an extensive list of violin concertos. Read Gilles's full bio here.
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Pre-Concert Talk
Join us to learn more from Music Director Andrew Sewell and our guest soloist about tonight's program.
Doors: 6:00 PM
Talk: 6:30 - 7:00 PM
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