Get ready for a musical experience that’s as bold and invigorating as a perfect espresso! In just one hour, this violin and viola duo will whisk you away on a journey through sparkling classics and fiery gems. Expect wit, warmth, and whirlwind virtuosity—music that awakens the senses and stirs the soul.

From the iconic elegance of Mozart, the Nordic freshness of Sibelius, to the rhythmic drive of Martinu and Bartok and the baroque brilliance of Handel-Halvorsen—this program is a shot of pure musical energy. And with Bach’s lyrical Largo as a moment of serene reflection, you’ll leave both inspired and recharged.

Whether you’re a seasoned music lover or new to the magic of string duos, Espresso! promises an hour of joy, passion, and playfulness.

Program:
–Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Duo for Violin and Viola in G major, KV 423

–Jean Sibelius – Duo in C major

–Bohuslav Martinů – Three Madrigals

–Johann Sebastian Bach – Largo from the Concerto for Two Violins (arrangement for Violin & Viola)

–Béla Bartok – Duo nr 32 Dancing Song – Máramarosi Tánc (arrangement for Violin & Viola

–Georg Friedrich Handel / Johan Halvorsen – Passacaglia

We’re happy to tailor the program to suit your event—adding, for example, beloved tangos or popular waltzes such as Lehár’s Merry Widow, Shostakovich’s Waltz (famously revived by André Rieu), Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer, Bartok Duo’s or Monti’s fiery Czardas.