Violinist

Long before Richard Strauss wrote his epic tone poems, he composed a very young but no less heroic sonata for violin and piano in E-flat, the very key used by Beethoven in his Eroica Symphony. He initially dedicated that symphony to Napoleon until the latter showed his true dictatorial colors. Our hero, Basil Alter, crosses the pond to give us an account of this magnificent work with pianist Evan Solomon, as well as other gems of the violin and piano repertoire.

The Romantic Hero

At the home of Michael and Mallory Seeker

We are pleased to present two musicians new to our stage – violinist Basil Alter, a native Memphian, and Evan Solomon, a new Memphian. Their program is varied, interesting, and beautiful. We’ll hear sonatas by Debussy, Respighi, Prokofiev, and Fauré. Let’s welcome these two fine artists.



Violinist

Basil Alter

Events

Past events

Mar 15, 2026

The Romantic Hero · Memphis Chamber Music Society

Apr 7, 2024

Musicians at Play · Memphis Chamber Music Society

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Violin Sonata by Strauss

Memphis Chamber Music Society

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