Lea & Esther Birringer - Violin and Piano

Sisters Lea and Esther Birringer gained international attention in 2011 when, as a duo, they successively won two prestigious chamber music competitions: Premio Vittorio Gui in Florence and Concorso Internazionale di Musica da Carme Città di Pinerolo, where they received a special prize for the best Brahms interpretation. "Artistically, both beautiful sisters are a force," wrote Concerti - a verdict that powerfully attests to their musical impact.

Their shared discography is marked by artistic curiosity, dramaturgical clarity, and a rich sonic palette. The duo's debut album with sonatas by Szymanowski, Hindemith, and Respighi was enthusiastically received - "The name Birringer must be remembered," wrote WDR. Subsequent albums released on Rubicon Classics - Lifelines (2018) and Di tanti palpiti (2019), the latter nominated for the ICMA Awards and the German Record Critics' Prize - solidified the sisters' reputation as a musical ensemble of the highest caliber.

Program:
Amanda Röntgen-Maier (1853-1894)
from "6 Pieces for Violin and Piano"

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
Sonata No. 2 in G Major, op. 13 for Violin and Piano
1. Lento doloroso
2. Allegro vivace
3. Allegretto tranquillo
4. Allegro animato

INTERMISSION

Clara Schumann (1819-1896)
Three Romances, op. 22
1. Andante molto
2. Allegretto
3. Leidenschaftlich schnell

Amanda Röntgen-Maier (1853-1894)
Sonata in B Minor, op. 6 for Violin and Piano
1. Allegro
2. Andantino - Allegretto, un poco vivace
3. Allegro molto vivace

Program subject to change.