DANIEL LOZAKOVICH / TIMOTHY LOZAKOVICH
Daniel Lozakovich makes his first appearance at Verbier alongside his brother, pianist Timothy, who has been blind since birth and is now 20 years old. A moment of grace not to be missed, as the communion between these two young musicians is truly extraordinary.
Programme
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750)
Prelude in B Minor BWV 855a (arr. A. Siloti)
“Ich ruf zu dir Herr Jesu Christ” BWV 639 (arr. W. Kempff)
“Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” BWV 659 (arr. F. Busoni)
Third movement (Largo) from Violin Sonata No. 3 in C major BWV 1005
GEORG FRIEDRICH HÄNDEL (1685-1759)
Violin Sonata No. 4 in D major HWV 371
Gebet (arr. C. Flesch)
Minuet in G minor HWV 434 (arr. W. Kempff)
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943)
Prelude in G-sharp minor Op. 32 No. 12
ALEXANDER SCRIABIN (1872-1915)
Étude in C-sharp minor Op. 2 No. 1
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943)
Vocalise Op. 34 No. 14
“Zdes’ Khorosho“ Op. 21 No. 7
GABRIEL FAURÉ (1845-1924)
Après un Rêve Op. 7 No. 1
FRITZ KREISLER (1875-1962)
Praeludium and Allegro in the Style of Pugnani
GUSTAV MAHLER (1860-1911)
“Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen“ from Rückert-Lieder
Concert without interval
Daniel Lozakovich plays Fritz Kreisler: Liebesleid (Abduraimov) at Verbier Festival
This program offers a captivating musical journey through the centuries. It begins with the Baroque genius of Bach and Händel, presented arrangements for violin and piano that blend virtuosity with contrapuntal finesse. Next come the great Romantic and post-Romantic works: Rachmaninoff and Scriabin showcase rich harmonies and intense melodies, while Fauré brings subtle and delicate poetry. The famous Prelude and Allegro by Kreisler highlights the violin’s virtuosity in an elegant and brilliant style, before concluding with the emotional depth of Mahler in Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen, from the Rückert-Lieder. This program unites technical mastery, expressiveness, and musical sensitivity in a vibrant and captivating performance.