The Guardian called him “effusively lyrical… hair-raisingly virtuosic.” Gramophone reviewed his Beethoven Violin Concerto recording as a “marvel” for its “finely honed precision… firm legato phrasing and rhythmic poise.” Hear James Ehnes in this program of Beethoven sonatas, which begins his three-year series surveying the full cycle of Beethoven violin sonata. Program:
BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor, op. 23
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BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major, op. 30, no. 3
BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata No. 10 in G major, op. 96
The Aspen Music Festival and School presents up to 10 events a day, including performances by five orchestras, fully staged operas, chamber music, recitals, family events, master classes, panels, and lectures.
