Giuseppe Gibboni violin
Pietro Fresa piano
Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12
Sergej Sergeevič Prokof’ev
Violin sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 80
Although they seem to hail from different planets, Beethoven and Prokofiev share a similar dramatic approach to music, viewing form as a conflict of opposing forces. In Beethoven’s work, this concept is conveyed through propulsive energy, dynamic contrasts, and the interplay of themes. Prokofiev, on the other hand, expresses it through rhythmic harshness, sharp harmonies, and unsettling atmospheres. Despite his twentieth-century style, the Soviet composer clearly inherited Beethoven’s emphasis on energetic gestures and vital impulses. Both composers transform the sonata into a “theatrical space” for the violin and piano — a duel in which neither side wins and the soloists’ personalities are fully on display. This will be demonstrated by two of the most talented and accomplished Gen Z musicians in the country.
