Abualhaj & Ji: From Baroque to Beethoven
Sun, 23 Nov 2025
4:00 - 6:00 PM (PST)
Doors open at 3:45PM
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Refund Policy: No refunds
Event description
Cellist Hasan Abualhaj and harpsichordist-pianist Yunyi Ji present Baroque and Galant sonatas alongside the young Beethoven's groundbreaking Op. 5. Join us for a historical deep dive into the cello and keyboard's collaboration throughout the 18th century, showcasing a time of rapidly pivoting aesthetics and transformative instrumental design.
Program
Abualhaj & Ji will be performing Triemer and Lanzetti on historical instruments at A=415 and Beethoven on modern instruments at A=440.
Johann Zewalt Triemer (1700-1762)
Sonata Op. 1 No. 4 in F Major for cello and continuo
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1727)
Sonata Op. 5 No. 1 in F Major for cello and piano
[intermission]
Salvatore Lanzetti (1710-1780)
Sonata No. 1 in G Major from 6 Cello Sonatas 'after an Easy & Elegant Taste'
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Sonata Op. 5 No. 2 in G minor for cello and piano