Sunday Concerts:
Duo Concertante & Heather Tuach + Pre-Concert Recital with Calliope Duo

“It is a powerful, heart-on sleeve performance… with a sense of constant improvisatory urgency, balanced by intimate vulnerability.” – The Strad

For twenty-four years through live performances and acclaimed recordings, Canadian violinist Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves have built an international career as Duo Concertante. Their name comes from the inscription over Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” Sonata, “in stilo molto concertante,” which implies the two performers are equal, dynamic voices. Cellist Heather Tuach will be known to Conway Hall concert-goers as a member of the Greenwich Trio. We are pleased to welcome this ensemble of Canadian musicians in a programme of Beethoven, Dvořák and the UK premiere of London-based composer Marcus Barcham Stevens’ first piano trio.

Pre-Concert Recital with Calliope Duo

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama’s Calliope Duo present a programme to celebrate the centenary of Hungarian composer György Kurtág. Kurtág’s “Játékok”, characterised by stark harmonies, minimalist textures, long silences and witty and playful gestures make for a fascinating contrast with the rich contrapuntal writing of Bach, faithfully translated for piano duet by Kurtág.  The programme concludes with Schubert’s fiery and dramatic “Lebensstürme”, firmly in the late classical style and showcasing his mastery of melodic writing and breathtaking colour.

PROGRAMME:

5.30pm: Calliope Duo

Kurtág | Játékok
Bach-Kurtág | Das alte Jahr vergangen ist: Hommage à Reinbert de Leeuw
Schubert | Allegro in A minor “Lebensstürme”

Josh Luxon-Robinson • piano 
Ieuan Davies • piano

6.30pm: Duo Concertante & Heather Tuach

Beethoven | Violin Sonata in A minor Op.23
Marcus Barcham Stevens | Trio No.1 *UK premiere*
Dvořák | Trio in E minor ‘Dumky’ Op.90

Nancy Dahn • violin
Timothy Steeves • piano
Heather Tuach • cello

Age Recommendation:

All ages. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Price:

*A £2 venue levy is applied to each ticket purchased. This levy helps to support us in covering the costs of keeping our grade II listed building running and our doors open.*

In advance: • Standard £14 • Members £12 • Student/NHS Discount £9 • Living Support £6 • Under 18’s FREE     (+ £2 venue levy)
On the door: • Standard £15 • Members £13 • Student/NHS Discount £10 • Living Support £6 • Under 18’s FREE     (+ £2 venue levy)

Access Information

This event is in the Main Hall, which is located on the ground floor. The balcony is accessible only by stairs.

All the ground-floor rooms are accessible by wheelchair. Main Hall (street access, step-free), Brockway Room (street access, step-free), Bertrand Russell Room (street access, shallow ramp), Cafe (street access, step-free). There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor opposite the Brockway Room.