‘Revolutionary Icons’ with Runge&Ammon
Friday, May 6 | 7:00 PM
Yardley Hall, Midwest Trust Center
Thanks to his ‘rock star’ works (eg the ninth symphony’s ‘Ode to Joy’ or the ‘Moonlight Sonata), Beethoven became an iconic popstar in the today’s world of classical music, achieving celebratory status even among the public. On the other hand, Beethoven was one of the most uncomfortable and modernist composers of all times, polarizing his audiences and being rejected by many of his contemporary critics as an intolerable rebel, especially with his late chamber music. After decades performing Beethoven string quartets worldwide, with the renowned Artemis Quartet, as well as his ensemble’s award-winning complete recording on Erato/Warner Classics, Eckart Runge endeavors to rediscover the works for cello and piano with his duo partner Jacques Ammon in a new way. Juxtaposed with elaborate arrangements of revolutionary icons of the rock-pop-jazz history such as Lennon/McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, or David Bowie, Revolutionary Icons’ unexpected perspectives creates an heart-pounding listening experience.
Concert Program
Paul McCartney (*1942): Eleanor Rigby
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): ‘Adelaide’ from Lieder cycle op.46
Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992): Libertango
Nikolai Kapustin (1937-2020): Burlesque, op 98
Miles Davis (1926-1991): Blue in Green
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata for piano and cello No 4, op. 102/1, C
INTERMISSION
Chick Corea (*1941) ‘Spain’ paraphrase on the ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ by Joaquín Rodrigo
Ludwig van Beethoven ‘Cavatina‘ from string quartet op.130
Frank Zappa (1940-93): Bebop Tango
David Bowie (1947-2016): Warsawa
Ludwig van Beethoven Adagio ma non troppo (Arioso dolente) et Fugue from the piano sonata op.110
Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970): Purple Haze