2nd Chamber Music Concert

The 2nd chamber music concert this year of the already established chamber music concerts series of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is a Musical tribute to the 20th century with works for flute and piano performed by distinguished artists Virginie Bove (flute) and guest pianist Vicky Stylianou.

The 20th century has been a time of huge losses and turmoil for humanity and, at the same time, it has evidenced rapid developments in technology, science and culture. This unprecedented intense experimentation and innovation are also expressed in the development of music, where never before had there been such richness of different styles and forms. Presenting a concise overview of the 20th century in music, the two artists will interpret works which showcase this aesthetic and expressive wealth, written by composers from different countries: Ernst von Dohnányi (Hungary), Henry Dutilleux (France), Babis Kana (Greece), Frank Martin (Switzerland) and Lowell Liebermann (USA).

In the works, features such as experimentation with atonality and the technical capabilities of the instruments are evident, whilst lyricism, pessimism and drama give way to wittiness, energy and exhilaration through the combination of the “agile” flute and the “orchestral” piano.

The concert will take place on Saturday 8 February 2014 at Pallas Theatre (near Paphos Gate) in Nicosia, at 17:00. Entrance is free.

Information: 22463144, www.cyso.org.cy.