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Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: Leila Josefowicz, John Novacek

05/07/2010

Leila Josefowicz, John Novacek

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Leila Josefowicz (violin) and John Novacek (piano) perform Shostakovich and Schubert.

Fiona Talkington presents Leila Josefowicz (violin) and John Novacek (piano) playing at Wigmore Hall. Shostakovich: Violin Sonata, Op 134. Schubert: Rondo Brillant in B minor, D895.

Today's Lunchtime Concert from Wigmore Hall features the brilliant young American violinist Leila Josefowicz with pianist John Novacek. They perform Shostakovich's late great Violin Sonata, written for his friend David Oistrakh, and encompassing a variety of influences including Bach, Klezmer, and 12 tone music. This is followed by Schubert's sparkling Rondo Brillant.

Presented by Fiona Talkington

Shostakovich: Violin Sonata Op.134
Schubert: Rondo Brillant in B minor, D895

Leila Josefowicz (violin)
John Novacek (piano).

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