The French Bow: Violin Technique Through a Century of Style
Join violinist Annabelle Berthomé-Reynolds for a lecture-recital exploring how bow technique influences musical expression in French violin music from the late 19th to early 20th century. Featuring works by Saint-Saëns, Fauré, and Aubert, the program highlights the shifting stylistic demands of each composer, from nuance to brilliance.
Through performance and commentary, Berthomé-Reynolds will demonstrate how the French school of violin playing evolved across this pivotal period. From Saint-Saëns’ clarity and virtuosity to Fauré’s lyrical refinement and Aubert’s impressionistic textures, each composer requires distinct approaches to bowing, phrasing, and rhythm that shape both the sound and gestures of French violin performance.
Program:
Louis Aubert, Sonata for Violin and Piano (1926)
Camille Saint-Saëns, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 for Violin and Piano (1863)
Gabriel Fauré, Berceuse, Op. 16 for Violin and Piano (1879)
Annabelle Berthomé-Reynolds, violin
Crystal Jiang, piano