Virtuosity and Panache for the National Celebration

Two mesmerizing virtuosos, acclaimed violinist Alexandru Tomescu, playing on a Stradivarius, and bandoneon maestro Omar Massa, join forces for an exhilarating tour of classical music masterpieces devoted to the National Day of Romania. A true history of some of the best music ever written, the recital features pieces by Bach, Haendel, Beethoven, Massenet, Fritz Kreisler, Astor Piazzola, culminating with famous scores by George Enescu and Ciprian Porumbescu, the most beloved Romanian composers. A piece composed by Dan Popescu as a reminder of the twisted life during the pandemic complements the program.

Watch on our FACEBOOK on Tuesday, December 1, 2 p.m. EDT.

Program:

Haendel  - Adagio in D major / Bach - Aria on G string 

Beethoven - Duo in C major / Massenet - The Méditation from Thaïs 

Kreisler - Prelude and Allegro / Dan Popescu -  A Cry for Solitude 

Piazzolla - Bruno y Sarah / Piazzolla - Calambre

Piazzolla - Night Club 1960 / Piazzolla - Oblivion

Piazzolla - Libertango / Omar Massa - Avincis Tango

Enescu - Hora Unirii (The Union Round Dance) / Porumbescu - Ballade

Photo by Ioana Hameeda