VIOLIN EXAM

January 20th, 2021 16.30

EVA CARLA
MONEO ESTANY

Together with and

Irina Osetskaya Belén Pérez
(piano) (violin)
Mariateresa
Gallicchio
(piano)

Teacher: Kati Sebestyén

Prince Claus Conservatoire
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Sonata for Violin Solo No. 2
in A minor, BWV 1003
Andante
Allegro
Henri Wieniawski (1835-1880)
Violin Concerto No. 2, Op. 22
I. Allegro Moderato
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
5 pieces for two violins and piano
I. Prelude
II. Gavotte
III. Elegy
IV. Waltz
v. Polka
The set of 6 partitas and sonatas for violin solo was completed by 1720,
although it was not published until 1802.
The sonatas follow the typical slow-fast-slow-fast pattern of sonata
da chiesa in four movements.
The Andante presents a contrasting key, with a more homophonic
writing and a calm melody that contrasts with the remarkable
energy of the fugue.
The light and lively allegro, in binary form, counts with rich
rhythmic and melodic variations, goes back to the A minor for the
closure of the piece.
The 2nd violin concerto was composed between 1856 and 1862, the year
when it was premiered by Wieniawski himself.
Dedicated to the famous Spanish violinist Pablo de Sarasate, the work
was published in 1879.
Generally considered his finest work, this concerto, with its full
range of virtuosity and lyricism, may be seen as an essential in any
violinist’s repertoire, as it remains as one of the most popular violin
concertos of the Romantic era.
The 5 pieces were collected and arranged for two violins and piano
by Lev Atoyman, a student of Shostakovich, with his permission.
This popular music is meant for entertainment. The pieces are filled
with warm lyricism and Slavic charm.
The opening Prelude balances on the thin boundary between pensive
Russian melancholy and genial Viennese good cheer.
The Gavotte evokes a feeling of simple but relaxed jollity.
The Elegy returns to the warmth of the Viennese café.
The Waltz robes the flowing dance in a lightly mournful, minor-key
sensibility so often encountered in Russian light music.
The concluding Polka, full of breathless phrases and stomping
cadences, would be the perfect music for a carnival ride.