We invite you to an evening of chamber music!
Each work in this programme is an undisputed masterpiece, part of the “golden repertoire” of chamber music. All three compositions share clear melodic lines, undeniable beauty of sound, and profound philosophical depth, while representing different historical periods and distinct musical styles.
The evening opens with Johann Sebastian Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 3 in E major, BWV 1016, presented in the version for violin and piano. This music is marked by exceptional clarity and inner freedom, where intellectual depth combines with natural elegance and transparent sound. The sonata is rightly regarded as one of the pinnacles of Baroque chamber music and a model of true, equal dialogue between instruments.
Alfred Schnittke’s Suite in the Old Style, Op. 80, will follow as a subtle and ironic 20th-century commentary on musical tradition. Recognizable dance forms, stylistic allusions, and the composer’s light distance create a refined dialogue with the past, accessible and engaging for attentive, experienced listeners.
The concert concludes with Johannes Brahms’ Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 — a dense, emotionally layered work in which chamber music attains near-symphonic scope. Its dramatic depth, intense internal dialogue, and warm, “late” lyricism make this sonata especially compelling for lovers of the Romantic repertoire.
This concert is for those who enjoy attentive listening, discerning subtle nuances, and experiencing the continuity of musical tradition — from Baroque to the 20th century.
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Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Violin Sonata in E major, No. 3, BWV 1016 (c. 1720)
I. Adagio
II. Allegro
III. Adagio ma non tanto
IV. Allegro
Alfred Schnittke (1934–1998)
Suite in the Old Style, Op. 80 (for violin and piano) (1972)
Pastorale
Ballet
Minuet
Fugue
Pantomime
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 (1886–1888)
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Un poco presto e con sentimento
IV. Presto agitato
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Artists
Anna Salnit / violin
Anna Salnit began her musical career at the Sergei Prokofiev Music College in the Moscow region. She continued her studies at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music in Riga and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in Tallinn. Her artistic development is closely connected with the Russian violin school; her mentors included renowned pedagogues Anna Dvoretskaja, Professor Marta Kušņirskaja, Professor Uldis Viesturs Sprūdžs, Terēze Ijaba-Zīberte, and Professor Arvo Leibur. She honed her chamber music interpretation skills under the guidance of Professor Gunta Sproge, Professor Agne Sprūdža, Marrit Gerretz-Traksman, and Professor Jānis Maleckis.
Anna has extensive stage experience. She has performed in violin ensembles under Marta Kušņirskaja, played in the Estonian National Opera Symphony Orchestra, collaborated with the orchestra under Kaspar Mänd, and participated in projects of the Narva City Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir Märjamaa, and Kymi Sinfonietta. She regularly takes part in international festival orchestra Classical Hugs projects, including as concertmaster.
She actively collaborates with prominent European musicians, participates in masterclasses and international music festivals, and performs in concert halls across Germany, France, Estonia, and other countries. She is recognized as an outstanding chamber musician, orchestral player, and soloist.
Anna Salnit is currently a member of the piano trio Sempre Musica and the artistic director of the string quartet Alma. Her achievements include the II Prize at the International Competition Alion Baltic (Tallinn, 2018). Since 2022, she has been an artist with the concert agency OKONCERT.LV.
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Katerina Yazhova / piano
Katerina Yazhova was born in Belarus and resides in Düsseldorf. From her earliest studies in Minsk to her graduation with highest distinction from the Robert Schumann Music Academy, she has built a career combining virtuosity with a deep sensitivity for musical dialogue.
Her artistry has been heard in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, and the Musikverein in Vienna.
Alongside her solo career, she has been an active member of the Ensemble Royal Düsseldorf for more than a decade, and her interpretations have been recognized with numerous international competition prizes.
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