PRINCESS GALYANI VADHANA FUND'S RECIPIENT PERFORMANCE ROMANTIC DIALOGUES: CHAMBER MUSIC BY BRUCH & FRANCK

Wednesday 31 May 2023, 19:00 hr

Length: One hour and thirty minutes with intermission

PROGRAMME

Max Bruch: Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano, Op. 83

I. Andante

II. Allegro con moto

III. Andante con moto

IV. Allegro agitato

V. Romanian melody

VI. Night Song, Andante con moto

VII. Allegro vivace

VIII.Moderato

Intermission

César Franck: Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano

I. Allegretto ben moderato

II. Allegro

III. Ben moderato: Recitativo-Fantasia

IV. Allegretto poco mosso

Artists

VIOLIN: Dr. Akkrawat Srinarong1

PIANO: Tarin Supprakorn1

CLARINET: Tanyawat Dilokkunanant1

VIOLA: Miti Wisuthumporn2

PIANO: Sumida Ansavananda1

1 = Scholarship Recipients of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana

2 = Works under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana

ROMANTIC DIALOGUES: CHAMBER MUSIC BY BRUCH & FRANCK

The concert "Romantic Dialogues: Chamber Music by Bruch and Franck" presents a captivating exploration of two influential composers from the Romantic era. This program brings together the enchanting works of César Franck and Max Bruch, showcasing their unique musical voices and their profound contributions to chamber music.

The performance begins with the chamber music of Max Bruch, specifically his Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano. These delightful and expressive compositions demonstrate Bruch's melodic genius and his gift for creating evocative atmospheres. Each piece within this collection presents its own unique character, from the lyrical sweetness of the Andante con moto to the lively energy of the Allegro vivace. Bruch's music showcases the interplay and blending of the clarinet, viola, and piano, resulting in a rich tapestry of sounds and emotions. These charming pieces demonstrate Bruch's ability to captivate listeners with his melodic inventiveness and his profound sensitivity to the Romantic aesthetic.

César Franck's Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano was composed in 1886. This monumental work displays Franck's mastery of Romantic expression and his ability to create richly textured musical dialogues. The Sonata is characterized by its sweeping melodies, passionate intensity, and seamless integration of the violin and piano. Its four movements, ranging from tender lyricism to fiery virtuosity, take the listener on a captivating journey of emotional depth and musical exploration. The intricate dialogue between the violin and piano creates a sense of musical conversation, inviting the audience to experience the profound emotional expressions embedded within Franck's Sonata.

"Romantic Dialogues: Chamber Music by Bruch and Franck" invites the audience to immerse themselves in the evocative world of Romanticism, experiencing the profound emotional journeys crafted by these two composers. Through their melodies and harmonies, Franck and Bruch evoke a range of emotions, from tender introspection to passionate exaltation. Join us on this enchanting musical adventure as we celebrate the power of chamber music to convey the most intimate and expressive aspects of the human experience.