Academy of Ancient Music; Alina Ibragimova director, violin

Performers

Academy of Ancient Music

Alina Ibragimova

director, violin

Programme

Biber

Passacaglia from the ‘Mystery (Rosary) Sonatas’

Bach

• Violin Sonata No. 3 in E BWV1016
• Concerto in A minor for violin BWV1041

Vivaldi

• Concerto in D for violin ‘L’inquietudine’ RV234
• Concerto in D minor for 2 violins and cello Op. 3 No. 11 from L’estro armonico RV565

Biber

Battalia

Bach

Concerto in E for violin BWV1042

About this concert

Alina Ibragimova makes her AAM debut in a programme which vividly charts groundbreaking innovations in the role of the violin, from Biber’s Passacaglia (thought to be the first work for solo violin) to the summit of the baroque concerto.

The juxtaposition of soloist and accompaniment has endless variations. Biber’s Passacaglia calls on the violinist to accompany herself. A playful dialogue ensues as JS Bach introduces a harpsichord. Finally the stage bustles with action as JS Bach and Vivaldi explore the interaction between orchestra and soloist, full of harmony and conversation, contrast and opposition.