EPIC Elizabeth Pitcairn in Concert - Feb 11 through Feb 20, 2022. The Orchestra and Chorus will perform Bach's Magnificat. This is followed by Elizabeth Pitcairn, performing on the 'Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius' violin, performing Wieniawski's famous Violin Concerto #2 with the Orchestra:
- Bach Magnificat
- Wieniawski Violin Concerto #2 - Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin soloist
Henri Wieniaswki was the most famous violinist of his time. At age 9, he was granted special permissions to become a student at the Paris Conservatoire (being under age 12, and also being from Poland). About two years later, he entered and won first prize at the Graduate's Competition - an astounding accomplishment, still being too young to even qualify for admission.
Although formidable in all ways, Wieniawski was especially expert in bowing styles, and this concerto displays one of his favorite techniques: The up-bow "flying spiccato", which the greatest of players (including Liz) can contain maintain for an indefinite number of notes. This technique appears many times in the first and 3rd movements.
This concerto is a 'standard', and is generally counted among the top 10 violin concertos of all time. But Wieniaswki developed heart trouble at a relatively young age, and began taking breaks within concerts from age 35 onwards. He died in 1880 at age 45.
Friday, Feb 11 7pm .......... Saint Thomas Aguinas Cathedral - Reno
Sunday, Feb 13 2pm ....... St. Theresa Catholic Church - South Lake Tahoe
Friday, Feb 18 7pm ......... Carson Valley Community Theater - Gardnerville
Sunday, Feb 20 4pm ....... Cornerstone Church - Incline Village
General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.
