Like that of Yehudi Menuhin, Hilary Hahn’s musical genius ripened very early. She delivered perfect classical recordings whilst children of the same age were still struggling through puberty. However one pertinent question remains: How can one who reached perfection at such an early age continue to develop? By exploring new paths! Hilary Hahn commissions works to be composed especially for her and mixes these “Encores” with classical sonatas. Whilst doing so, she talks her audience through her programme (in German – languages are her passion) thus making new connections. This is certainly a special concert with a unique artist.

Hilary Hahn
A surprise-filled concert

Hilary Hahn Violin 
Cory Smythe Piano

Gabriel Fauré
Violin sonata No. 1 A-Major op. 13 

Johann Sebastian Bach
Partita No. 2 d-minor BWV 1004

In addition to works commissioned by the artist: 

Franghiz Ali-Zadeh: Impulse 
Elliott Sharp: Storm of the Eye 
David Del Tredici: Farewell 
Antón García Abril: First Sigh 
Richard Barrett: Shade 
Newton Howard: 123...At Least
David Lang: Light Moving 
Mason Bates: Ford’s Farm

Finishing time approx.: 9.00 pm