Principal Second Violin Julián Gil Rodríguez and guitarist Francisco Correa perform Niccolò Paganini's Centone di sonate No 1 Op 64. This performance was part of our Free Friday Lunchtime Concert at t LSO St Luke's on 19 April 2024.
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Programme note
Niccolò Paganini is largely still credited as being the greatest violinist of all time. This is possibly because he was simply one of the first great players with the added gift of self-promotion and the desire to tour almost constantly. His demanding concert schedule and promiscuity may have contributed to a decline in his health as Paganini contracted a number of illnesses that slowed him down and led to his early retirement at the age of 48. Alongside his brilliance on the violin, Paganini was an excellent guitarist and whilst he rarely played the instrument in public, he called it his ‘constant companion’. Centone di Sonate is a collection of 18 sonatas for violin and guitar. Today we will hear the first of the collection which is in the key of A minor.
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Julián Gil Rodríguez
A violinist from Bogotá, Colombia, Julián Gil Rodríguez has held positions in the Orquesta Sinfónica de Colombia, Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia, Spain, and since 2013 is a proud member of the LSO, with whom he has had the pleasure of travelling the world making music. Julián tremendously enjoys the popular music scene which has led him to perform in London venues such as Ronnie Scott’s and Jazz Café. In his free time he can be found on his bike trying to keep up with his friends.
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Francisco Correa
Praised by Gramophone for his 'eloquence' and by Soundboard Magazine for his 'beautiful and expressive interpretation', the Colombian guitarist Francisco Correa has captivated the public with his virtuosic and nuanced interpretations. He has appeared on stages in more than 20 countries, performing with prestigious orchestras and appearing on prominent radio programmes and television, such as BBC Radio 3’s In Tune, and Radio France. He is an active chamber musician, especially with the Correa-Andrews duo and the CarmenCo ensemble.
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