Midori, violin
Recitalist Series
Midori, violin
Ieva Jokūbavičiūtė, piano
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Sixth & I
A cherished presence on Washington Performing Arts stages, Midori returns with pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute for a program that traverses lyricism, passion, and brilliance. Anchored by Beethoven’s radiant “Spring” Sonata, the recital interweaves romantic nuance in the works of Clara and Robert Schumann, Poulenc’s bold contrasts, and the virtuosic sweep of Schubert’s Rondo Brillante—all brought to life with Midori’s musical insight and expressive power. A new work written for Midori by New York-based violinist and composer Che Buford combines violin and electronics. Buford describes their compositions as exploring the possibilities of timbre and acoustical phenomena and connecting them to elements of place, memory, poetry, and the quotidian.
Midori’s performances of this repertoire have drawn critical acclaim. The Classic Review noted the “depth and commitment” in her Beethoven interpretations, while Classics Today hailed her as “a chamber player of great insight and taste,” praising the nuance and texture she brings to works like Poulenc’s sonata. These accolades speak to her rare ability to uncover fresh emotional resonance in both classic and lesser-heard works.
Program Details
Che Buford – Resonances of Spirit
Ludwig van Beethoven – Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 “Spring”
Francis Poulenc – Sonata for Violin and Piano
Clara Schumann – 3 Romances, Op. 22
Robert Schumann – 3 Romances, Op. 94
Franz Schubert – Rondo in B minor, D.895
“Supreme joy! She never proselytizes, but simply devotes all of her technique and insights into her gentle but powerfully persuasive renditions.”
– The San Diego Union-Tribune
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His Excellency Shigeo Yamada, Ambassador of Japan, is the Honorary Patron of this engagement.
Special thanks to the following lead supporters of Washington Performing Arts’s mission-driven work: Jacqueline Badger Mars and Mars, Incorporated; D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities; the National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs Program and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; and Events DC.
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