Violinist

​For Opening Night on August 1, pianist Jeremy Denk returns for the fifth time, presenting Beethoven’s “Ghost” Trio, the rare chamber version of his Fourth Piano Concerto, and American Charles Ives’ “Concord” Sonata. Check out Jeremy’s article from The New Yorker, titled Flight of the Concord.

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Music on the Strait Opening Night

Field Arts & Events Hall

“Mozart & Pärt” presents a sublime interplay between Mozart’s intricate “Dissonance” Quartet, embodying classical harmony with moments of striking discord, and Arvo Pärt’s minimalist, spiritual compositions. This concert explores how their contrasting sounds complement each other, creating a deeply reflective and harmonious dialogue across time.

Midweek Masterworks: Mozart & Pärt

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

This concert unfolds as a heartfelt tribute through the intimate language of chamber music, featuring Bach’s reflective early cantata, selections by VOCES8 spanning several centuries, and Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio, a musical note of gratitude to his most devoted patron. This concert embodies a journey of thankfulness, from Baroque introspection to Classical exuberance, celebrating the enduring human spirit of appreciation and connection.

Gratitude

This program offers a poignant homage to remembrance and tribute through music. Ravel’s melodic Duo for Violin and Cello, which honors his mentor Claude Debussy; Arensky’s powerful Piano Trio, written in memory of beloved Russian cellist Karl Davidoff; and Fauré’s sublime Requiem, a profound reflection on the passage of life and the peace of the afterlife.

In Loving Memory

### Event Description: Jackiw Plays Dvořák - Lakes Area Music Festival

**Event Title:** Jackiw Plays Dvořák

**Date & Time:** Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 7:30 PM

**Venue:** Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, 702 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN 56401

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Lakes Area Music Festival as the virtuosic violinist Stefan Jackiw makes his debut, performing Antonín Dvořák’s passionate and emotional Violin Concerto. This deeply moving concert will also feature a new work by American composer Leanna Primiani, which centers on the heroic stories of survivors of human trafficking. The piece paints a sonic landscape that transitions from tragic darkness to hope and light, awakening our understanding of this critical issue.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Dvořák’s Violin Concerto:** A masterpiece inspired by the leading violinist of the day, Joseph Joachim, though he never performed it due to disagreements with Dvořák’s compositional choices. This concerto is known for its emotional depth and technical demands.
- **New Work by Leanna Primiani:** A composition that starts darkly and ends with a luminous coda, symbolizing the journey from darkness to light, and highlighting the inner strength and resilience of human trafficking survivors.

**Additional Information:**
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase through the Lakes Area Music Festival website.
- **Note:** The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform in this program. All artists, programs, prices, dates, and times are subject to change. All sales are final with no refunds.
- **Special Mention:** Minnesota has the third highest number of human trafficking cases in the U.S. but is also a national leader in responding to and preventing human trafficking.

**Venue Information:**
- **Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts:** Located at 702 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, this venue will host the Lakes Area Music Festival event.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Lakes Area Music Festival website. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a night of profound music and storytelling.

Jackiw Plays Dvořák

Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts

Ives Festival | Guest Recital – Stefan Jackiw, violin; Jeremy Denk, piano

Auer Hall

Internationally acclaimed violinist Stefan Jackiw takes the stage for Sibelius' Violin Concerto, a pinnacle in the violin repertoire known for its virtuosity and emotional depth. Elgar's Enigma Variations paints musical character sketches, including the famous "Nimrod," highlighting a diverse range of moods and orchestral colors. Britten's Variations for Orchestra is a captivating introduction to orchestral instruments, drawing on inventive variations on a theme by English Baroque composer Henry Purcell.

Sibelius’ Violin & Elgar’s Enigma

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 “Turkish” 

Ambassador Auditorium

We’re full of surprises. Every Masterworks concert has a surprise inside – a short mystery piece that connects to the program in an unexpected way. Each one is Michael Francis’ little secret.

Stefan Jackiw

Violinist

Events

Aug 1, 2024

Music on the Strait Opening Night · Field Arts & Events Hall

Aug 7, 2024

Midweek Masterworks: Mozart & Pärt · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 9, 2024

Gratitude · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 11, 2024

In Loving Memory · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 14, 2024

Jackiw Plays Dvořák · Minnesota Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Violin Concerto by Beethoven

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Violin in Scottish Fantasy by Bruch

Pacific Symphony

Violin in Requiem by Fauré

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in Sonata for Violin and Cello by Ravel

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in Violin Concerto by Korngold

Florida Orchestra

Violin in Violin Concerto by Sibelius

Jacksonville Symphony

Violin in Violin Concerto No. 2 by Prokofiev

Colorado Symphony

Violin in Spiegel im Spiegel by Pärt

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in Piano Trio by Beethoven

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in French Suite No. 5 by Bach

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in Piano Quartet No. 2 by Dvořák

Seattle Chamber Music Society

Violin in String Quartet No. 19 (Dissonance) by Mozart

La Jolla Music Society

Violin in Scottish Fantasy by Bruch

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Violin in String Quartet No. 1 by Smetana

Seattle Chamber Music Society

Violin in Violin Concerto No. 1 by Britten

The Cleveland Orchestra

Violin in Violin Concerto by Dvořák

Minnesota Orchestra

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