This concert features a blend of works that explore both the virtuosic and expressive qualities of the violin. From the deep spirituality of Lera Auerbach’s T'filah to the baroque elegance of Bach’s Sonata, the program spans diverse styles and centuries. Including pieces by Bloch, Kreisler, and Paganini, this concert highlights both the power and beauty of the violin in solo performance.

• Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata for Solo Violin No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001

  • Adagio

  • Fuga

  • Siciliano

  • Presto

• Lera Auerbach: T'filah

• Niccolò Paganini: Caprice No. 24 in A minor, Op. 1

• Ernest Bloch: Suite for Solo Violin No. 2

  • I. Energico, deciso - attacca

  • II. Moderato - attacca

  • III. Andante - attacca

  • IV. Allegro molto

• Fritz Kreisler: Recitative and Scherzo

This program is in partnership with the City of Newton's Older Adult Services Department. This program is generously sponsored by the Jayne Colino Fund at the Senior Citizens Fund of Newton.