Beloved across Canada and beyond, Duo Concertante are always welcome visitors to the Music Room. Their program includes one of the most popular violin sonatas of all, composed as a wedding present for Franck’s colleague, the violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, as well as a brilliant sonata by J.S. Bach, a specially commissioned work by Mexican-Canadian Luis Ramirez, and a richly expressive sonata by the 19th-century virtuoso Amanda Maier.

ON THE PROGRAM

César Franck: Sonata in A Major

J.S. Bach: Sonata in E major for violin and keyboard, BWV 1016

Luis Ramirez: Iridescence (2024)

Amanda Maier: Sonata in B minor

Nancy Dahn, violin
Timothy Steeves, piano

Presented by Scotia Festival of Music, The Music Room Chamber Players Series brings 21 delightfully varied chamber and classical music concerts to Halifax from September to May, showcasing a wide range of local and visiting performers.