Mathilde Milwidsky (violin) & Richard Uttley (piano)

The very talented young violinist, Mathilde Milwidsky, takes to the stage this evening with her musical partner, Richard Uttley, for an absorbing programme of music for violin and piano duo.

Mathilde is the winner of numerous awards, a Classic FM Rising Star in 2023 and dedicatee of a new work for violin by the British composer, Joseph Phibbs, in 2020. 

After making a ‘brilliant’ (The Times) London debut in 2010, Richard has gone on to make several acclaimed recordings and has established himself as a champion of contemporary music, giving world premieres of new works by Julian Anderson and Mark Simpson and working closely with Thomas Adès.

Mathilde and Richard’s programme this evening is a fascinating survey of music from the baroque era to the 20^thcentury. There’s a bluesy, jazzy feel to the slow movement of Ravel’s sonata while the Passacaglia by the 17^th century composer, Biber, is a spectacular showpiece for the violin. Music by Mozart, Brahms and three 20^th century composers complete a programme that really must be heard!

Programme

Mozart - Sonata for violin and piano in A major, K305

Skalkottas - Sonatina no. 2, AK47

Bacewicz - Stained Glass Window (Witraz)

Ravel - Sonata in G major for violin and piano

Lutoslawski - Subito for violin and piano

Biber - Passacaglia in G minor for solo violin

Brahms - Sonata no. 3 in D minor for violin and piano, op. 108

Photo credit: Nathaniel Philips (Richard Uttley)