String Duet

This performance is part of the RSO’s 2020/21 Musician Ensemble Program. Musicians were invited to create their own ensemble and submit a program for virtual concerts to be presented on the RSO’s Digital Stage. The RSO is proud of this opportunity to both employ musicians and to give them the creative freedom to collaborate with each other.

Musicians:

Michèle Lekas, Concertmaster
Rebecca Swan, Principal Viola

Filmed March 18, 2021 at Fisher Chapel, Rockford University

Program:

String Duo No. 1 in G major for violin and viola
by W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)

I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Roundeau

Passacaglia for violin and viola
by Johan Halvorsen (1864-1935)
Based on a work by G.F. Handel (1685-1759)

Larsen Legacy Ensemble Performance Sponsor:
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Christensen

If you enjoyed this virtual concert experience, please consider making a gift to the Larsen Legacy Campaign.