Beethoven was never afraid to challenge the musicians who performed his works. In the Kreutzer Sonata for violin and piano, he pushes both instruments to their limits, with extraordinary drama, virtuosity and passion. French violinist Sarah Nemtanu and pianist Cédric Tiberghien take us into the heart of this musical tour de force.

The Engegård Quartet continues with the third Razumovsky Quartet, a work that moves from a mysterious, searching introduction to a finale bursting with energy and breathtaking counterpoint.

We also encounter a very different side of Beethoven in the Agnus Dei from his Mass in C major, performed by KoriOslo. Here Beethoven gives voice to prayer, a longing for peace and human vulnerability.

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 — “Kreutzer”
Sarah Nemtanu, violin
Cédric Tiberghien, piano

String Quartet No. 9 in C major, Op. 59 No. 3 — “Razumovsky”
Engegård Quartet

Agnus Dei from the Mass in C major, Op. 86
KoriOslo
Conductor: Helge Harila