5 February 2020 12:10 am
The magnificent celebration of Beethoven’s legacy in Sri Lanka included the Piano Sonata no. 30, Op. 109 which was performed by Soundarie David-Rodrigo, Violin Sonata no.5, Op, 24 (“Spring”) by Nilupul Silva and Soundarie David-Rodrigo, and Clarinet Trio in B-flat, Op.11 by Soundarie David-Rodrigo, Ajit Abeysekera (clarinet) and Tamara Holsinger (cello).
The show commenced with the beautiful and harmonious notes flowing out of the instruments that were in no doubt, skillfully played by the Violinist Nilupul Silva and Pianist Soundarie David-Rodrigo.
Beginning with a bold statement phrase in unison, followed by two loud chords, a silence and an unexpected harmonic shift, the entire performance revolved around the constant variations of soft and loud tunes which clearly expressed a great range of gentle to powerful emotions
The pieces that were given great justice to were, the Allegro, Adagio molto espressivo, Scherzo: Allegro molto and Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo.
These pieces were then followed by the second performance by the Pianist Soundarie David-Rodrigo. She built up great intensity as she expressed her full emotions through the intricate works; Vivace ma non troppo, Prestissimo, Gesangvoll, mitinnigsterempfindung. Andante Molto Cantabile Ed Espressivo.
It was definitely a musical treat as the notes flowed along the piano keys, exploding into great harmonies that filled the stunned silence of the mesmerised audience.
The solo performance was then followed by the musical trio playing the Clarinet Trio in B-flat, Op.11. Soundarie David-Rodrigo, Ajit Abeysekera playing the clarinet and Tamara Holsinger, playing the cello, made a memorable performance on stage as they recreated great music together with perfect co-ordination and sync.
They performed the Allegro con brio, Adagio and Tema con variazioni. Beginning with a bold statement phrase in unison, followed by two loud chords, a silence and an unexpected harmonic shift, the entire performance revolved around the constant variations of soft and loud tunes which clearly expressed a great range of gentle to powerful emotions.
The concert came to a close promising the greatly satisfied audience more great work to look forward to in the near future.
Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Here’s what the audience had to say;