12. Concert: The Glimmer of Soloists

Sat, June 14th at18

Lauttasaari Church

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Violin Sonata no. 9, “Kreutzer sonata” (1803)

  1. I. Adagio sostenuto – Presto

  2. II. Andante con variazioni 

  3. III. Presto

Petteri Iivonen, violin
Juho Pohjonen, piano

• Antonin Dvořák (1841–1904): Piano Quintet no. 2 in A major, Op. 81 (1887)

  1. I. Allegro ma non tanto

  2. II. Dumka. Andante con moto

  3. III. Scherzo (Furiant). Molto vivace – Poco tranquillo

  4. IV. Finale. Allegro

Heini Kärkkäinen, piano
Larufest Quartet

Petteri Iivonen, violin
Rebecca Roozeman, violin
Eriikka Nylund, viola
Marko Ylönen, cello

Chamber music is sometimes called “room music,” as it was often intended for performance in homes. However, these two works are clearly meant for grand concert halls. The violin sonata, composed for the French virtuoso Rodolphe Kreutzer, resembles a concerto where a brilliant pianist takes on the orchestra’s role. In the piano quintet, the four strings and grand piano, at times, reach the substantial sound of a full orchestra.

Tickets 30 €, pensioners 25 €, students and children under 18 years old 15 € + fees from 1,5 €

Photo: Heini Kärkkäinen / Minna Hatinen