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Isabelle Faust and Alexander Melnikov: Brahms and Schumann

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Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 20:15
For lovers of chamber music the Recital Hall is the venue of choice. You can hear the musicians breathe and you can practically touch them. This hall is also cherished by musicians for its beautiful acoustics and direct contact with the audience. In the Recital Hall you can hear the best musicians of our time. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Recital Hall for yourself!

Keywords: Chamber Music

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Musicians

Isabelle FaustViolin
Alexander MelnikovPiano

Program

Sonata in E-flat major, op. 120, No. 2Johannes Brahms
Vier StückeAnton Webern
Sonata No. 1 in f minor, op. 120, nr. 1Johannes Brahms
Tre pezzi, op. 14eKurtág
Sonata No. 2 in d minor, op. 121Robert Schumann
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