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Internationally acclaimed violinist and violist Mark Menzies and celebrated pianist Michael Endres bring their monumental programme to the Warkworth Town Hall on Saturday, July 1.
Power and virtuosity define the fiery duo.
As renowned soloists, Menzies and Endres come together to tackle cornerstone works of the violin and piano repertoire with fresh and thrilling interpretations.
From their first performance together playing Beethoven’s Kreutzer sonata, the two shared an instant connection – a discovery that inevitably led to further collaboration and this ambitious programme, which will include Schubert’s Rondo Brilliant, Schnittke’s epic Violin Sonata No 2 and Salina Fisher’s Mono. The concert will close with Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No 9, Op 47.
“With the illustrious Kreutzer, Beethoven has both instruments playing daring, highly virtuosic, concerto style music,” the concert promoter says. “Ultimately, the duo’s terrific level of skill and intensity are sure to keep concertgoers on the edge of their seat from beginning to end.”
Menzies has established an international reputation as a violist and violinist, pianist and conductor. He has been described in the Los Angeles Times as an “extraordinary musician” and a “riveting violinist”.
German pianist Michael Endres performs worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician. He gained a Master’s degree at the Juilliard School in New York under Jacob Lateiner and studied with Peter Feuchtwanger in London. He has won prizes such as the Concours Geza Anda (Zurich) and First & Special Prizes at the International Schubert Competition (Germany) among others. He now lives in Rangiora.
The concert is presented by Warkworth Music, in conjunction with Chamber Music New Zealand, and starts at 4pm.
