PROGRAMPOULENC Sonata, FP 119PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 80SCHUBERT Sonata in A Major, Op. 162, D.574 “Grand Duo”STRAUSS Sonata in E-flat Major, Op.18

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“The duo doesn’t succumb to the temptation of imposing a late-Beethovenian romantic weight onto these early works – the performances sing and dance with youthful vigour, paying due homage to the music’s classical roots, and finely harnessing the exciting romantic frisson that Beethoven injects into the mix.” BBC MusiC Magazine

LEONIDAS KAVAKOS“KAVAKOS’ VIOLIN PLAYING HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASTOUNDINGLY VIRTUOSIC AND BLAZINGLY INSIGHTFUL… I’M HAPPY TO ADMIT

KAVAKOS TO THE PANTHEON OF MUSICIAN-PHILOSOPHERS.” The Guardian

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“The playing is the thing, and it is spectacular. Kavakos’ virtuosity is stunning but not showy. He tosses off the most hair-raising pyrotechnics and sound effects…with ease and relish.” strings

“Kavakos ranks among the greatest instrumentalists of our time.” seattle tiMes

Leonidas Kavakos, Gramophone’s 2014 Artist of the Year, is recognized across the world as a violinist and artist of rare quality, known at the highest level for his virtuosity, superb musicianship and the integrity of his playing. This season Kavakos will once again tour with pianist Enrico Pace. Together the duo released the complete Beethoven Violin Sonatas on Decca, Kavakos’ first on the label, which was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 and resulted in the award of ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the 2013 ECHO Klassik Awards. Kavakos and Pace played the Beethoven cycle at Carnegie Hall during the 2015-2016 season.

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