Stefan Jackiw & Friends

The first of two concerts from the American violinist and his friends features a series of upbeat works influenced by folk music.

American violinist Stefan Jackiw has been praised for his ‘uncommon musical substance’ that is ‘striking for its intelligence and sensitivity’ (The Boston Globe). Three friends join him to perform chamber pieces based on folk music.

Sir James MacMillan’s Violin Sonata uses a folk-like melody inspired by Scottish writer William Soutar. Charles Ives included American folksongs and fraternity tunes in his Piano Trio, while Johannes Brahms’s First Piano Quartet culminates in an exuberant finale alla Zingarese, or ‘in the Gypsy style’.

Jackiw, violist Jessica Bodner and cellist Sterling Elliott also appear at The Hub this August for a concert celebrating Mendelssohn's love of music-making at home.

Nicola Benedetti gives a violinist's insight into what makes Stefan Jackiw a personal favourite and such a special talent, while Tom Service delves deep into a chamber programme with its roots in folk music.

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In memory of Peter Diamand

Programme

Stefan Jackiw Violin
Jessica Bodner Viola
Sterling Elliott Cello
Orion Weiss Piano

Sir James MacMillan Violin Sonata
Ives Piano Trio
Brahms Piano Quartet in G minor