Andy Tyler reviews violin and piano recital as part of Music in the Burnhams at St Mary's Church in Brancaster

Reviewer Andy Tyler shares his thoughts on a recent concert at St Mary’s Church in Brancaster…

Distinguished musicians South Korean violinist Joo Yeon Sir and pianist Irina Andrievsky recently gave an excellent recital at the historic St. Mary’s Church of Brancaster as part of the Music in the Burnhams 2024 concert series.

The well-received program consisted of music by Vitali, Clara Schumann, Edvard Grieg, Fritz Kreisler, Igor Frolov and the violinist herself.

Joo Yeon Sir played the violin and Irina Andrievsky played the piano

All performances were played with passion, with a rich, full tone, with both performers giving their all, balancing the passion with precision and delicacy when appropriate.

I always enjoy hearing pieces that are new to me, and Grieg’s first sonata for violin and piano in G minor was a musical revelation, full of Norwegian folk melodies and all the energy and enthusiasm of youth.

Joo Yeon’s own composition, My Dear Bessie, was inspired by the relationship between Chris Barker and Bessie Moore during World War II and their subsequent sixty-year marriage.

Their son Peter commissioned the inspired and intriguing work. The technical challenges posed by Kreisler’s pieces were executed with ease by the musicians. The charm and melodious nature of Clara’s romances are conveyed effortlessly.

The program ended with the Fantasy Concert from Gershwin’s opera Porgy and Bess by Igor Frolov (1937-2013), full of glorious melodies and passion, and the encore was Elgar’s Salut d’Amour.

Both musicians perform widely, record, are award winners, and play with famous orchestras and other well-known musicians.

Music in the Burnhams has had many musical successes during its existence and has a strong alliance with Burnham Market Primary School, introducing pupils to classical music and during performances of Mary Poppins last July, encouraging them to participate and join in. prepare for the show.

There are many exciting events being planned for the future,

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