Program:
Debussy Sonata for Violin and Piano
Debussy Sonata for Cello and Piano
Debussy Sonata for Flute, Harp, and Viola
Thomas Adès Sonata da caccia for oboe, horn, and harpsichord
Marc-André Dalbavie Axiom for piano, clarinet, bassoon and trumpet
Libby Larsen New work for viola, clarinet, and piano (World Premiere)
100 years ago Claude Debussy embarked upon an ambitious project of six large-scale sonatas for "diverse instruments" but completed only three before his death in 1918. Three contemporary masters, Thomas Adès, Marc-Andre Dalbavie, and Libby Larsen (in a world premiere) help complete the set, offering their own sonatas for the eccentric combinations of instruments envisioned by the great French composer, realized by 11 stellar performers.
New York City, NY; NYC