Tag Archives: Violin Sonatas

Three Romantic Violin Sonatas from Duo Concertante

Posted on February 12, 2026 by barczablog

Add Nancy Dahn’s violin to the pianism of Timothy Steeves and you get Duo Concertante. I’m a fan who enjoyed their previous outings playing Beethoven and the edgier pieces on their Ecology of Being recording from 3 years ago. Their … Continue reading →

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Dreams and Shadows at TSM

Posted on July 30, 2024 by barczablog

A good pre-concert introduction from the artist can make a big impact. Last night’s Toronto Summer Music Concert by pianist Philip Chiu with violinist & TSM artistic director Jonathan Crow at Walter Hall was sold out. Titled “Dreams and Shadows” … Continue reading →

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Duo Concertante: Beethoven Violin Sonatas

Posted on April 17, 2013 by barczablog

When one thinks of Beethoven cycles, the mind immediately thinks of symphonies, piano sonatas and string quartets, forms in which we see the complete range of the composer’s voice.  The early ones remind us of Beethoven’s influences, such as Mozart … Continue reading →

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