Chamber music forms a significant and forward-looking part of Fauré’s output. Responsible for this part of the Wigmore’s centenary commemoration, the composer’s devoted cellist champion opens this intensive segment of exploration with two major works placed alongside one by Fauré’s close friend and teacher Saint-Saëns, and another by his own pupil and friend, Nadia Boulanger.

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Steven Isserlis cello; Joshua Bell violin; Irène Duval violin; Blythe Teh Engstroem viola; Jeremy Denk piano; Connie Shih piano

Wigmore Hall

In 1895 Georges Enescu moved to Paris to study at the Conservatoire, where one of his teachers was Fauré; his 1899 Second Violin Sonata partakes of this new French manner. Fauré’s First Cello Sonata was launched in 1917. A late work, the Piano Trio was first heard in 1923 and quickly taken up by the celebrated trio of Cortot, Thibaud and Casals. Ravel’s 1903 String Quartet was dedicated to his teacher Fauré.

Irène Duval

Events

Upcoming events

1 - 5 Nov, 2024

Steven Isserlis cello; Joshua Bell violin; Irène Duval violin; Blythe Teh Engstroem viola; Jeremy Denk piano; Connie Shih piano · Wigmore Hall

Nov 4, 2024

Steven Isserlis cello; Joshua Bell violin; Irène Duval violin; Jeremy Denk piano; Connie Shih piano; Quatuor Agate · Wigmore Hall

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Violin Sonata No. 1 by Fauré

Wigmore Hall

Violin in Violin Sonata No. 2 by Enescu

Wigmore Hall

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