Queyras SOLO – Cello works by Bach, Saygun, Barriere and Kodály

Description :

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): Cello Suite No.1 in G major, BWV 1007 (1717–23)

1. Prélude
2. Allemande

III. Courante

1. Sarabande
2. Menuett I & II
3. Gigue

Ahmed Adnan Saygun (1907–1991): Partita for violoncello solo, Op.31 (1955)

1. Lento
2. Vivo

III. Adagio

1. Allegretto
2. Allegro moderato

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Jean-Baptiste Barrière (1707–1747): Sonata for two cellos in G major (ca. 1737–40)

1. Andante
2. Adagio

III. Allegro prestissimo

with Indira Rahmatulla – violoncello

Zoltán Kodály (1882–1967): Sonata for violoncello solo, Op.8 (1915)

1. Allegro maestoso ma appassionato
2. Adagio (con grand’ espressione)

III. Allegro molto vivace

The concert is co-organized with the Region of Peloponnese and in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Messenia.

Curiosity, diversity and a firm focus on the music itself characterize the artistic work of Jean-Guihen Queyras. Whether on stage or on record, one experiences an artist dedicated completely and passionately to the music, whose humble and quite unpretentious treatment of the score reflects its clear, undistorted essence. His approaches to early music and contemporary music are equally thorough. Jean-Guihen Queyras was a founding member of the Arcanto Quartet and forms a celebrated trio with Isabelle Faust and Alexander Melnikov; the latter is, alongside Alexandre Tharaud, a regular accompanist. The versatility in his music-making has led to many concert halls, festivals and orchestras inviting him to be an Artist in Residence. Jean-Guihen Queyras often appears with renowned orchestras and conductors and his discography is impressive. He holds a professorship at the University of Music Freiburg and is Artistic Director of the Rencontres Musicales de Haute-Provence festival in Forcalquier, France. www.jeanguihenqueyras.com/en

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Indira Rahmatulla was born in Uzbekistan in a family of musicians. Her main cello teachers include her parents, Vagram Saradjian, Ronald Leonard, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Christophe Coin. Her chamber music mentors include outstanding musicians such as Arnold Steinhardt, Ralf Gothoni, Eldar Nebolsin, Tabea Zimmerman and Ferenc Rados. As a soloist, Indira has appeared in various countries such as Armenia, Chile, USA, Turkey and Switzerland. Currently, she spends most of her time in Lausanne, playing in the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, of which she has been a member since 2015. In addition, she frequently plays as solo cello in Kammerorchester Basel, Balthasar-Neumann Ensemble and performs regularly with Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. Indira is a founding member and the Artistic Director of the International Kalamata Music Days.

Place :

Other info :

Entrance passes can be purchased at the following locations and times:

From Monday, August 26 until Wednesday, August 28: 

10:00-12:00 Municipal Conservatory of Kalamata

From Thursday, August 29: 

10:00-12:00 Kalamata Dance Megaron

18:00-20:00 Kalamata Dance Megaron

On Sunday, September 1: 

10:00-12:00 Kalamata Dance Megaron

Reservations: +30 697 4373173

Daily: 10:00-12:00 and 18:00-19:00

Get the festival pass to attend all concerts:

€40 and €20 (reduced).

REDUCED ADMISSION FOR:

Students and disabled persons with the relevant proofs.

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CONCERTS:

Participants of the masterclasses, students of the Municipal Conservatory of Kalamata, as well as volunteers of the festival. Unemployed persons with a valid unemployment card.