Up Close 1: Fragments and Fantasies
When & Where
- Sunday, March 16, 2025, 4 PM
Goethe-Institut, Boston, 170 Beacon Street
Enjoy cabaret seating, a complimentary glass of wine, and colorful commentary by Artistic Director Deborah Boldin.
The runtime is approximately 2 hours, 10 minutes.
How to Order
Tickets: $47-$52
Order by phone: 617-427-8200
Program
- Johannes Brahms, Scherzo in c minor from “F-A-E” Sonata, WoO 2
- Judith Weir, Music for 247 Strings
- Franz Schubert, Fantasie in C Major for violin & piano, Op. 159, D. 934
- Robert Schumann, Sonata No. 2 in d minor for violin & piano, Op. 121
They say “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” and nowhere is this more evident than within the intimate confines of the duo. Schubert leans into the collective with an exhilarating theme and variations in grand, brilliante style, and Schumann takes it to the next level in a fantasy-filled partnership bursting with energy and life. Judith Weir’s ten tricksy miniatures are a study in togetherness, precision, and wit. Two hearts, four hands, and 247 strings join together to become a big, wonderful one.
"The performance was superb... producing a sound that was both luxurious and clear. I can’t imagine a better case being made for this hybrid work. "
— The Boston Globe
