A Romanian Composer in Paris: Enescu's Legacy

Join us to celebrate le Mois de la Francophonie through a language that transcends borders: music.

Shaped by his formative years in Paris, George Enescu’s music reflects a rare synthesis of French elegance and Romanian masterful versatility. A Romanian Composer in Paris: Enescu's Legacy explores this rich artistic dialogue through Enescu’s writing for violin and piano.

Educated at the Paris Conservatoire and immersed in the vibrant musical life of the French capital, Enescu absorbed the influence of Fauré, Massenet, and the emerging modernism of the turn of the twentieth century. Yet his music never loses its distinctive identity: folk-inflected melodies, rhythmic vitality, and a profound emotional depth remain at its core.

Kevin Matheson (violin) and Tim Fuller (piano) have curated a program featuring Enescu's key works, and pieces that influenced his compositional voice, such as Maurice Ravel's 1st violin sonata. 

Details

Venue: The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center (4th floor)

Doors Open: 6:30pm 

Duration: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Tickets: $35 general / $25 AFSeattle members

Program

Maurice Ravel: Violin Sonata #1
George Enescu: Sonata for Violin and Piano #2
Ignacy Paderewski: Melodie
George Enescu: Sonata for Piano and Violin #3 "In Romanian Folk Character"

View their performance at Hollins University for a sneak preview of the evening that awaits: