A Recital by Pekka Kuusisto violin and Nico Muhly piano
J.S. Bach: Largo from Sonata in C major, BWV 1005
TRIPPETT: A Lament. Andante espressivo from Divertimento on Sellinger's Round
ELLEN REID: Desiderium for solo violin
NICO MUHLY: Drones & Violin
IRO HAARLA/PEKKA KUUSISTO: Barcarole for solo violin
ANDREA TARRODI: Paradisfåglar (Birds of Paradise I)
PHILIP GLASS: Mad Rush
NICO MUHLY: Shrink
Finnish violinist, conductor, and composer Pekka Kuusisto is renowned for his artistic freedom and fresh approach to repertoire. The Telegraph observed that "he surely has the most personal sound of any classical violinist now alive." Discover his artistry in a recital with acclaimed composer Nico Muhly, whose Two Boys and Marnie were performed at the Metropolitan Opera.