Finnische Promenade

The two Finnish musicians Pekka Kuusisto (violin) and Joonas Ahonen (piano) lead through the second Promenade of the season with selected works by the composers Hannah Kendall, Harrison Birtwistle, Mehmet Sanlikol, Sergei Prokofiev, Clarice Assad and Ellen Ried. They devote their attention to the 20th and 21st centuries with solo and duo performances on this Sunday morning.

With

Pekka Kuusisto (violin), Joonas Ahonen (piano)

Program

Hannah Kendall (*1984): «Weroon Weroon» for violin (2022); Harrison Birtwistle (1934–2022): «Oockooing Bird» for piano (2000); Mehmet Sanlikol (*1974): «New work» for violin and piano; Sergei Prokofiew (1891−1953): «5 Melodies», for violin and piano (1922); Clarice Assad (*1978): «Symmetries», for violin and piano (2021); Ellen Reid: «Desiderium» for violin (2022); Sergei Prokofiew: «Sonata in f minor» for violin and piano (1938–1946)

The works by Hannah Kendall, Harrison Birtwistle, Mehmet Sanlikol, Clarice Assad and Ellen Reid are Swiss premieres.

Duration

90 minutes, no break

Prices

CHF 35.-/25.-/15.- (free choice at the box office or in advance)
Free admission applies to persons with residence permit N, F or S. / CHF 5.- students of the Hochschule für Musik FHNW and the Musicology Seminar of the University of Basel / CHF 10.- members Colourkey and children under 12 years / family pass CHF 5.- reduction on normal price (CHF 25.-).