Midnight Scene by Abraham Pether (1756–1812)

“absolute elegance”

–Sydney Arts Guide, December 2020

Luscious Romantic works for cello and piano, interpreted by two of Ironwood’s core members – Daniel Yeadon and Neal Peres Da Costa. The Sydney-based duo will draw on their extensive research to explore the intriguing performance practices of the nineteenth century – expressive portamenti, heavenly rubati and rippling arpeggiandi. Immerse yourself in the uniquely combined sounds of a beautiful antique cello by William Forster II and a replica of a 19th-century Streicher piano.

Program

(no interval) Doors open at 2.30pm

Robert Schumann (1810–1856)

Fantasiestücke Op. 73

II. Zart und mit Ausdruck

II. Lebhaft, leicht

III. Rasch und mit Feuer

Programme

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)

Ballade in G minor Op. 118 No. 3

Improvisation after J.B. Cramer Prelude

Brahms: Intermezzo in A major Op. 118 No. 2

Max Bruch (1838–1920)

Canzone Op. 55

Brahms: Sonata in E minor Op. 38

II. Allegro non troppo

II. Allegretto quasi Menuetto

III. Allegro

Artists

Neal Peres Da Costa (piano after J.B. Streicher & Sohn c.1868), Daniel Yeadon (cello)