Programme:
G. Fauré Sonate pour violoncelle et piano No. 1, op. 109
E. Carter Sonata for Cello and Piano
—Interval —
A.Norman Sabina
N. Boulanger 3 Pièces pour violoncelle et piano
S. Barber Cello Sonata in C Minor, Op.6
2024 Buchet International Cello Competition 1st prize winner Annie Jacobs-Perkins returns to Belgium with this programme of elegance, innovation, and emotional depth. Fauré’s Cello Sonata No. 1, Op. 109, opens with refined lyricism and French charm, while Elliott Carter’s Cello Sonata offers a bold, modern dialogue of rhythm and texture. Nadia Boulanger’s Three Pieces provide a glimpse into her poignant and expressive voice, full of subtle beauty while Andrew Norman’s atmospheric Sabina evokes mystery and meditation. The evening concludes with a sweeping, impassioned finale that blends American lyricism with late-Romantic intensity in Samuel Barber’s beloved Cello Sonata. This unique programme offers a powerful blend of classical grace and contemporary edge inviting audiences on a journey through sound, style, and time.