The Heart of the Violin: James Ehnes

James Ehnes leads this all-strings program bridging the old and new world with works ranging from classical to contemporary. Journey into the heart of the violin with one of today’s most masterful soloists.

Jessie Montgomery is renowned for her socially inspired and richly layered music. In Strum, Montgomery brilliantly evokes 'American folk idioms and the spirit of dance and movement.’

Mozart wrote five Violin Concertos while still a teenager. His Fourth shows the young genius imprinting traditional forms with his own creative twist. The result is quintessential Mozart: playful, soulful and utterly delightful.

To round out the program, journey back to the Bohemian countryside with Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings. One of the Czech composer's most enduringly popular works, the Serenade paints luscious scenes of dance, humour and sunshine.

This uplifting and optimistic music will leave you humming all the way home.