In this Sonatas & Soundscapes feature that aired Wednesday, March 16th, violinist Augustin Hadelich offers a performer's insights into one of the beloved Romantic-era masterworks for his instrument: Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35. Hadelich shares about the work's initial reception, and describes some of its technical and interpretive challenges—as well as what makes it such a favorite for soloist, orchestra, and audience alike. Hadelich also speaks about his work as a teacher and his most recent Grammy nomination.
Joining the conversation is violinist Yuriy Bekker, director of the College of Charleston Orchestra. Bekker, who is also Concertmaster and Principal Pops Conductor of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, provides background on the collegiate ensemble under his baton and gives a sense of student and community anticipation ahead of Hadelich's visit.
Hadelich's performance with the College of Charleston Orchestra is part of a program that also includes Mikhail Glinka's Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila and the first movement of Alexander Scriabin's Piano Concerto in F-sharp minor, Op. 20, featuring College of Charleston music major Misha Pekar as soloist. The concert is at 7:30pm on Monday, March 21st.
More information about the performance and the College of Charleston Orchestra can be found at https://music.cofc.edu/concerts/cofc-ensembles/index.php
