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Sonata for piano and cello in g minor, Op. 65 Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
I. Allegro Moderato
II. Scherzo
III. Largo
IV. Finale

Sonata for piano and cello in g minor, Op. 19 Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)
I. Lento - Allegro moderato
II. Allegro scherzando
III. Andante
IV. Allegro mosso - Vivace

This program explores two monumental sonatas from the Romantic era, showcasing the rich musical dialogue between piano and cello. Written by two titans of piano music, Chopin and Rachmaninov, each sonata offers a unique pianistic perspective on the piano/cello duo where the spotlight falls onto the pianist.
Chopin's Sonata for Piano and Cello, Op. 65, is the final major work he composed before his death and it represents a remarkable artistic metamorphosis, pushing beyond Chopin's familiar forms of piano miniatures. The piece explores complex contrapuntal writing and an enriched harmonic language, creating a deep emotional landscape. The sonata becomes an intimate meditation on personal transformation while still remaining very Chopin-esque, with moments recalling his typical polonaises, scherzos, and nocturnes.
Rachmaninov's Sonata, composed a few months after his celebrated Second Piano Concerto (Op. 18), draws from the same musical language with beautiful flowing melodies and heart-stopping harmonies that characterize his most beloved works. The sonata presents an extraordinary musical conversation between piano and cello, marked by moments of hushed intimacy, intricate interwoven lines, and bombastic pianistic virtuosity.


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