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Annie Ernaux.

The Years

Five different actors bring one woman’s personal and political story to life, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing post-war Europe.

Adolphe Adam

Giselle

A romantic ballet about a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner, only to die of a broken heart. Giselle remains one of the most popular Romantic ballets of all time. The story brings together an engaging mix of human passions, supernatural forces, and the transcendent power of self-sacrificing love

Alexander Scriabin

Prelude Op. 11 No. 4 in E minor

1896

Alexander Scriabin

Piano Sonata No. 5 Op. 53

1907

Alexander Scriabin

Étude in D-sharp minor Op. 8 No. 12

1894

Bacewicz

Violin Concerto No.3

1938

A vibrant 20th-century concerto showcasing Bacewicz's mastery of violin and orchestral textures.

Bach

Concerto for Two Violins in D minor

1730

A Baroque masterpiece blending counterpoint and harmony, showcasing the interplay between two violins.

Bach

Oboe Concerto in D Minor

A powerful and intense work, highlighting Beethoven's innovative approach to the concerto form.,https:

Bach

Violin Concerto in A minor

1717

A quintessential Baroque concerto, celebrated for its expressive melodies and technical demands.

Bach JS

English Suite No. 2 in A minor

1720

The BWV 806 to 811, are 6 Suites part of 19 keyboard works written for the harpsichord or clavier. They are his earliest works written around 1713. The English Suites are less English Baroque than the French suites were FrenchBaroque

Bach JS

6 sonatas in D Minor Op. 27 No. 3 Ballade

Barber

Violin Concerto

1939

A 20th-century American classic, blending lyrical beauty with dramatic intensity.

Bartok

Concerto for Orchestra

1943

Bartók

Piano Concerto No. 3 in E major

A serene, lyrical work blending folk-inspired melodies with classical structure and poignant chorale.

Beethoven

Symphony No. 5

1808

Four fateful notes that shook the world—Beethoven’s defiant cry of destiny.

Beethoven

Violin Concerto in D major

1806

A monumental work that redefined the violin concerto, blending lyricism with symphonic grandeur.

Beethoven

Piano Concerto No. 4

Innovative, poetic, with a dramatic dialogue and a tender, Orpheus-like second movement.

Beethoven

Symphony No. 3 Eroica

1804

Revolutionary and heroic—this symphony changed music forever.

Beethoven

Symphony No. 9 Choral

1824

A universal hymn of joy and brotherhood—Beethoven’s towering final symphony.

Beethoven

Piano Concerto No. 5 'Emperor'

Heroic and grand, featuring bold, serene, and jubilant movements characteristic of his "heroic" period.

Beethoven

Piano Concerto No. 3

A blend of drama and lyricism, with a stormy first movement and a tender, striking second movement.

Beethoven

Sonata No 19

Beethoven

Piano Concerto No. 2

Light and playful, showcasing youthful energy with sparkling melodies.

Beethoven

Piano Concerto No. 1

A Haydn-Mozart influence with Beethoven's unique charm, lively and elegant.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 12 in A-flat major, Op. 26

Unique for its funeral march third movement, with a lyrical first movement, a playful scherzo, and a dramatic finale.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31, No. 3

Joyful and spirited, evoking a hunting scene, with a lively first movement, a serene adagio, a playful scherzo, and a rollicking finale.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 14, No. 2

Light and joyful, featuring a playful first movement, a graceful adagio, and a lively allegro.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53

Beethoven

Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10, No. 2

Bright and witty, featuring a lively first movement, a soulful adagio, and a playful presto.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2, No. 3

Grand and ambitious, showcasing Beethoven's early mastery. It has a majestic first movement, a lyrical adagio, a spirited scherzo, and an exuberant finale.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79 Cuckoo

Beethoven

Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7

Expansive and expressive, with a noble first movement, a tender largo, a charming minuet, and a dazzling rondo.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106

Monumental and challenging, with a grand opening, a lyrical adagio, a lively scherzo, and a complex fugue finale.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 30 in E major

1820

Introspective and lyrical, with a flowing first movement, a serene andante, and a complex finale.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13

Famous for its dramatic and mournful themes, with a powerful opening, a beautiful adagio, and a vigorous rondo.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57

Fiery and passionate, with an intense first movement, a lyrical andante, and a tempestuous finale.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 20 in G major, Op. 49, No. 2

Elegant and lyrical, featuring a flowing first movement and a playful minuet.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101

Deep and introspective, with a lyrical opening, a lively march, and a complex finale.

Beethoven

String quartet no. 7 in F major

Beethoven

Sonata No. 9 in E major, Op. 14, No. 1

Beethoven

Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111

Profound and powerful, with a dramatic opening and a serene, transcendent second movement.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 19 in G minor, Op. 49, No. 1

Short and charming, with a graceful first movement and a lively rondo.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op. 78 À Thérèse

Light and graceful, dedicated to Beethoven's student Thérèse von Brunsvik, with a flowing first movement and a playful second movement.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110

1822

Deep and emotional, with a lyrical opening, a poignant second movement, and a complex finale.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2, No. 2

Light and elegant, with a playful first movement, a serene slow movement, a lively scherzo, and a virtuosic rondo.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31, No. 1

Bright and humorous, featuring a witty first movement, a lyrical adagio, and a lively rondo.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a

Emotional and evocative, depicting a farewell, with a grand opening, a heartfelt slow movement, and a joyful finale.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31, No.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor,

Iconic and hauntingly beautiful, with a famous adagio, a lively allegretto, and a tempestuous presto agitato.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 22 in F major, Op. 54

Quirky and inventive, with a lively first movement and a contrasting, lyrical second movement.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, No. 1

Beethoven

Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10, No. 1

Beethoven

String quartet no 13 in B

Beethoven

Sonata No. 11 in B-flat major, Op. 22

Elegant and ambitious, with a grand opening, a lyrical adagio, a spirited minuet, and a virtuosic finale.

Beethoven

String quartet no 15 in A

Beethoven

Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 10, No. 3

Dramatic and emotional, with a passionate first movement, a poignant largo, a lively minuet, and a spirited rondo.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 Pastoral

Serene and peaceful, evoking pastoral scenes, with a flowing first movement, a gentle andante, a playful scherzo, and a lively rondo.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90

Dramatic and lyrical, with a passionate first movement and a flowing second movement.

Beethoven

Sonata No. 13 in E-flat major, Op. 27, No.

Berg

Violin Concerto

1935

A profound 20th-century work, dedicated 'to the memory of an angel,' blending traditional and modern elements.

This site was created in response to my new years resolution: "Music 25 concerts in 52 weeks"

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