31.01.2025, 19:30h, ZWINGLIHAUS BASEL
01.02.2025, 19:30h, KLOSTER DORNACH
Valentina Dubrovina, Cello
Silvia Carlin, Piano
PROGRAM:
A. Gretchaninov (1864-1956), Sonata for cello and piano op. 113
G. Pierné (1863-1937), Expansion op. 21 und Caprice op. 16
E. Guiraud (1837-1892), 2 Romances sans paroles
C. Saint-Saens (1835-1921), Sonata for cello and piano no. 1 op. 32
P. Bazelaire (1886-1958), Variations sur une Chanson naive op. 125
N. Boulanger (1887-1979) 3 Pieces for cello and piano
It’s no coincidence that the Rencontres Musicales open with music from Paris. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Paris was a vibrant and ever-evolving cultural hub, shaped by major artistic, social, and political transformations.
Composers, musicians, and artists from around the world flocked to the city to create and share their work.
But what about those who were there yet never became as famous as Camille Saint-Saëns, Maurice Ravel, or Claude Debussy?
They, too, have a story to tell—and their music deserves to be heard.
This program brings together rarely performed works for cello and piano by Alexander Gretchaninov, Gabriel Pierné, Ernest Guiraud, Paul Bazelaire, Nadia Boulanger, and Camille Saint-Saëns—a perfect reflection of REVISION’s mission: to rediscover hidden musical treasures and bring them to life.
Step into the Paris of the late 19th and early 20th centuries with us!
Join us on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Zwinglihaus, Basel, and Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Klosterkirche, Dornach.
The cellist Valentina Dubrovina and the pianist Silvia Carlin met in Basel ten years ago while studying at the Hochschule für Musik. Their shared passion for rare and overlooked music led them to found the REVISION Project. Through a thoughtfully curated repertoire and refined interpretations, they shape the identity of the project and embody its high musical standards.
Both are award winners of renowned international competitions and have established their musical careers in Switzerland and Europe.
Valentina performs as a soloist, in chamber ensembles, and with her clarinet trio, the Varga Trio, while also playing in various orchestras.
Silvia teaches piano at the Musik-Akademie Basel and performs in concerts across Switzerland and Europe.