Jaroslaw Nadrzycki (violin) and Tadashi Imai (piano) in the Recital Hall the Gibson Music School
It isn't until you hear a violinist of the standard of Jaroslaw Nadrzycki that you realize what an exquisite and expressive instrument the violin can be. Performing on a special violin by Joseph Guarneri (c.1705) on loan from the Royal Academy of Music, Jaroslaw made the instrument positively sing. With quiet certitude and aplomb, this highly talented violinist found there was nothing he could not do.
The evening opened with a grand performance of J Brahms' Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major op 100 no 2. In this piece, violinist (Jaroslaw Nadrzycki) and pianist (Tadashi Imai) soared expressively through the elongated, impassioned lines. Working as equal partners, thematic material developed through wide-ranging effects: episodes of impassioned agitation, engaging dialogue, beautifully sustained notes on the violin and expressively shaped episodes by the pianist adjusting the weightiness of the piano keys exactly were all features of this highly accomplished performance.
This was followed by the highlight of the evening. Sonata for Violin and Piano in D Major op. 94b no 2 by Prokofiev. These versatile performers matched the extremes of Prokofiev's piece wonderfully. Jaroslaw's exquisite flutters of embellishment within the highly varied melodic line drew the musicality out of every phrase in an amazingly cohesive flow. The astounding alterations of character, expression and articulation within single musical thoughts were matched exactly by the canny know-how and phenomenal technique of these excellent performers. Long sustained notes at the top of the range of the violin suspended extremely softly in the air, sweeping flourishes that flew right across the whole range of the instrument with ease and sonorous, suave melodies tinged with melancholy were a few of the violin's effects. Tadashi Imai was right there with the violinist, sweeping though sudden changes from cheeky snatches and emphatic melodic episodes to moments of spirited jollity. With amazing perceptiveness and skill these two performers gelled as one, even in some of the most rapid and challenging passages. This was an amazing piece performed by amazing musicians.
After interval, in a lighter frame of mind, Kreisler's popular Three pieces for Violin and Piano were played. Schn Rosmarin, Caprice Viennois op. 2, and Liebeslied were given fresh vitality and polish, the phrases rounded beautifully and effectively and every emotional tug of every sound fully explored. Other engaging pieces followed: Wieniawski's emotive Legende op 17 and Ravel's passionate and virtuosic Tzigane Rapsodie de Concert. The encore, Bon Soir, by Debussy was justly deserved and brought this fine evening to a calm and atmospheric close.
Forthcoming events include:
Friday 20th November: Hayward Theatre Eighteenth Old Dispensary Concert.
Monday 23, Tuesday 24, and Wednesday 25th November: Drama Studio Senior School Play Our Country's Good
Friday 4th and Saturday 5th December: Hayward Theatre Senior School Production A Night at the Musicals
Monday 7th December: Recital Hall Unplugged.
Contact boxoffice@kingsely.cambs.sch.uk for more details.
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