The Duke’s Hall | Royal Academy of Music

The Duke’s Hall, Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT

The London Cello Society is thrilled and honoured to present Thomas and Patrick Demenga in an afternoon of classes followed by a concert. For those of us who remember their captivating performances at the Manchester International Cello Festival, this event is not to be missed. Their imaginative programming always includes some old favourites and amusing surprises, and on this occasion the programme will consist of a blend of solo and duo works.

The London Cello Society wishes to thank MyLuthier for their generous sponsorship of this event.

Programme

• Jean-Baptiste Barrière: Sonata Nr. X in G – Andante – Adagio – Prestissimo

• J. S. Bach: Sarabande Nr. IV in E-flat – Lutoslawski: Sacher Variations for Cello Solo

• L. Berio: Les mots sont allés – J.S. Bach: Sarabande Nr. I in G for Cello Solo

• Th. Demenga: solo per due for 2 Celli

• Handel-Halvorsen: Passacaglia (Transcribed for 2 Celli)

• L. van Beethoven: «Duet with two obbligato eyeglasses», WoO 32 (arr. Th. Demenga)

• Paganini-Demenga: Variations on a Theme by Rossini from “ Moses in Egypt”