Aylesbury Lunchtime Music presents

Amber Emson & Dina Duisen

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1 May 2025

Starts: 12:45pm, Doors: 12:15pm

Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

St Mary the Virgin, Aylesbury

£7 adults on the door (<18s & carers free)

  • Amber Emson violin
  • Dina Duisen piano

Programme

  • 1770-1827

    Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30 No. 3 (Beethoven)
    i Allegro assai, ii Tempo di minuetto, ma molto moderato e grazioso – in E-flat major, iii Allegro vivace

    The Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30, No. 3 is the third of Beethoven’s Opus 30 set, was written between 1801 and 1802 and dedicated to Tsar Alexander I of Russia.

    This sonata is characteristic of early/middle Beethoven in its solid sonata structure, just beginning to get adventurous in syncopation, with some extraordinary off beat sforzandi.

  • 1858 – 1931

    Violin Sonata in E minor, Op. 27 No. 4 (Ysaÿe)
    i Allemanda: Lento maestoso, ii Sarabande: Quasi lento, iii Finale: Presto ma non troppo

    In writing his six Opus 27 works in 1923, Belgian-born Ysaӱe had two things in mind: to pay homage to JS Bach, whose own works for solo violin were being increasingly played, and to present six fellow-fiddlers with fairly short virtuoso works which would suit their individual styles. This particular sonata was for Fritz Kreisler.

  • 1862-1918

    Sonata in G minor, L.140 (Debussy)
    i Allegro vivo, ii Intermède, iii Finale: Très animé

    This was Debussy’s last work, and it cost him dearly. Depression induced by war, with aggressive cancer causing debilitation and intense pain, this should have been a morose piece. But, inspired by the then little known baroque keyboard music of the likes of Couperin and Rameau, it is joyous – and all too short. Like Reger and Ysaӱe he was looking back to find renewal. If you think of cats and kittens as you listen to this, you won’t be alone.

  • 1875 – 1937

    Tzigane (Ravel)

    Tzigane is a rhapsodic composition by the French composer Maurice Ravel. The original instrumentation was for violin and piano (with optional luthéal attachment). The first performance took place in London on 26 April 1924 with the dedicatee, Hungarian violinist Jelly d’Arányi, on the violin and Henri Gil-Marchex at the piano (with luthéal). In his biographical sketch of 1928 Ravel spoke of it as “a virtuoso piece in the style of a Hungarian rhapsody”. It consists of “a string of successive variations juxtaposed without development”

Performers

  • Amber Emson

    Violin

    Amber Emson is a fabulous up and coming violinist who has performed at major concert halls worldwide, such as Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Berliner Philharmonie, Wigmore Hall, Cadogan Hall, Singapore Victoria Hall, ANAM Quartethaus in Melbourne and Rheingau Musikfestival.

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  • Dina Duisen

    Piano

    Dina Duisen is a talented Kazakh-British musician who teaches at both RAM and RCM. She regularly accompanies musicians that perform at Aylesbury Lunchtime Music concerts

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Key information for concert goers

When

Every Thursday at 12:45pm (except August & over Christmas). Performances last around 60 minutes. Please enter quietly as there is a noon service in the Lady Chapel.

How much?

Entry is £7 per adult (card or cash), under 18s and carers are free. The price includes a programme. Donations are welcomed to subsidise the larger ensembles.

Where?

Performances are at St Mary’s Church in the heart of Aylesbury Old Town. See directions for further details.

Do I need to book?

No, just turn up. Doors open at 12:15 pm. Make sure you arrive in good time to get a seat.

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