Rebecca Hardwick / Tamsin Waley-Cohen
Wigmore Hall,
London, Great Britain
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Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: London, Great Britain
Starts at: 22:00
Duration:
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Programme
Overview
Kafka Fragments distils Kafka’s aphorisms into a shifting chamber tapestry for violin and viola, alive with stark textures and sharp contrasts. Two virtuosi navigate moments of hushed introspection and explosive dissonance, probing the unease of modern existence. Immerse yourself in a haunting evening of instrumental drama.Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Kafka Fragments distils Franz Kafka’s terse aphorisms into a sequence of sharply etched instrumental vignettes for violin and viola. Across a series of brief movements, the composer’s language flickers between hushed stillness and sudden dissonance, mirroring Kafka’s uncanny explorations of alienation, absurdity and modern anxiety. Violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen conjures icy lyricism and sudden eruptions of intensity, while violist Rebecca Hardwick anchors each fragment in somber, resonant depth. Together they navigate abrupt mood shifts with telepathic precision, shaping a sound-world of spectral clarity and shadowed tension. This evocative chamber performance invites listeners into liminal landscapes where every musical fragment becomes a window into the human condition.
Venue Info
Wigmore Hall - London
36 Wigmore Street
36 Wigmore Street
Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: London, Great Britain
Starts at: 22:00
Duration: