Johannes Brahms

March 31- April 1, 2017

harbourfront centre theatre, toronto

Portrait of a Musical Genius

A multi-faceted program honouring Johannes Brahms, a musician revered for his compositional genius and uncompromising standards.

Selected works are performed alongside readings from his letters and those of his contemporaries, illuminating the career of a man who bridged the gap between tradition and innovation, and created enduring music in every classical idiom.

Repertoire/Credits/Media

Introduction, Andrew Burashko

Violin Sonata No 2. in A Major, Op. 100
🔈 i. Allegro amabile
🔈 ii. Andante tranquilo
🎥 iii. Allegretto grazioso
Andrew Burashko piano, Benjamin Bowman violin

🎥 Wie Melodien zieht es mir leise durch den Sinn, Op. 105, No. 1
🎥 Feldeinsamkeit, Op. 86, No. 2
🎥 Sommerabend, Op. 85, No. 1
🎥 Bei dir sind meine Gedanken, Op. 95, No. 2
Sarah Slean singer, Andrew Burashko piano

🎥 Intermezzo in E Major, Op. 116, No. 4
🎥 Intermezzo in Bb Minor, Op. 117, No. 2
Andrew Burashko piano

INTERMSSION

🔈 Introduction, Andrew Burashko

Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25
🎥 i. Allegro
🎥 ii. Intermezzo - Allegro ma non troppo
🎥 iii. Andante con moto
🔈 iv. Rondo alla Zingarese - Presto
Benjamin Bowman violin, Jethro Marks viola, Rachel Mercer cello, Andrew Burashko piano

Bonnie Beecher, lighting designer
Isabelle Ly, stage manager

Artists

Photos

All photos by John Lauener

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