Introduction

After Ravel’s piano music, here is his chamber music, revolving around his Trio for piano, violin, and cello—quite an extended work, especially for a usually pithy and concentrated composer like him. THe availability of these three instruments allowed to place the Trio between two Sonatas, one for violin and piano and the only one for violin and cello, both from Ravel’s late years. They have something in common, namely, hints at black American music. The Violin Sonata hosts a blues; the other Sonata opens up hinting at a Cuban rhythm, possibly the resurfacing childhood memories.

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Program

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) 

Sonata n. 2 for violin and piano:
    I – Allegretto
    II – Blues. Moderato
    III – Perpetuum mobile. Allegro

Sonata for violin and cello:
    I – Allegro
    II – Très vif
    III – Lent
    IV – Vif, avec entrain

INTERMISSION

Trio for piano, violin and cello:
    I – Modéré
    II – Pantoum. Assez vif
    III – Passacaille. Très large
    IV – Final. Animé

(65 min.)

Access to the Venue

ARRIVAL BY CAR

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Parking spaces inside the villa are limited and subject to availability. To reserve a parking spot, please send an email to info@lacmusfestival.com, specifying your full name, car model, and license plate number. Reservation will be confirmed only upon receiving a reply from our staff.

! Once the on-site parking spaces are fully booked, we cannot guarantee the availability of alternative parking in the immediate area.

ARRIVAL BY LAKE

The recommended option to reach Villa Lario is by lake, using a free taxi boat service departing from Laglio (CO).
Boarding point: Bottega e Caffè da Luciano

Parking options available near Laglio:

We recommend reserving your boat spot by filling out the following form: RESERVATION

The outbound service will start at 7:15 PM (once the concert has begun, latecomers will only be admitted during the intermission)
The return service will be available at the end of the concert.

In case of bad weather

In case of bad weather, he concert will take place inside the halls of Villa Lario.

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July 10 at 10:30 AM

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Free admission with reservation

Musica tra le Barche

July 10 at 06:30 PM

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FULL PRICE: €45.00 + COMMISSIONS

Monastic Cello

July 11 at 11:30 AM

Abbey of San Benedetto in Val Perlana

Monastero di San Benedetto, 22010 Ossuccio CO

FREE ENTRY

¡GRANADA!

July 11 at 08:30 PM

Villa del Balbianello

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FROM: €35,00 + COMMISSIONS

Vive les Amateurs!

July 13 at 08:30 PM

Brenna Square

Via Stazione 11-1, Lenno, 22016 Tremezzina (CO)

FULL PRICE: €10,00 + COMMISSIONS