Vengerov and Osetinskaya explore Brahms at the Barbican

By Kevin W Ng, 17 April 2018

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“chamber music at its finest!”

Reviewed at Barbican Hall, London on 16 April 2018

Brahms, Violin Sonata no. 1 in G major, Op.78

Brahms, Violin Sonata no. 2 in A major, Op.100

Brahms, F-A-E Sonata: Scherzo in C minor

Brahms, Violin Sonata no. 3 in D minor, Op.108

Brahms, Hungarian Dance no. 2 in D minor

Kreisler, Caprice Viennois, Op. 2

Massenet, Thaïs: Méditation

Maxim Vengerov, Violin

Polina Osetinskaya, Piano

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Kevin W Ng

Kevin writes about music and culture, with a focus on opera. Originally trained as a violinist, he has a particular interest in 20th-century music. He is currently based in New York City.

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