Gil Shaham, Adele Anthony, and Sejong Soloists

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 7:30 PM Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall

Violin superstar Gil Shaham joins forces with the extraordinary violinist Adele Anthony and the acclaimed chamber orchestra Sejong Soloists for a breathtaking evening of artistry. Together, they present two stunning double concertos: Bach’s timeless Double Violin Concerto and the world premiere of Avner Dorman’s Double Violin Concerto—a bold, modern work composed as a companion to the Bach.

Hailed by CNN as “one of the top ensembles of today,” Sejong Soloists showcase their virtuosity in this captivating program, which also  features Vivaldi’s fiery La Folia, David Diamond’s Rounds—a dynamic and rhythmic exploration of form—and Bach’s Air. Bridging the elegance of baroque classics with 21st-century innovation, this performance highlights the unmatched precision and artistry of the ensemble's virtuosic soloists and the extraordinary music they bring to life when they join forces as Sejong Soloists.

Don’t miss this celebration of musical brilliance!

Program

A. Vivaldi - Sonata Op. 1 No 12 “La Follia"
J. S. Bach - Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
David Diamond - Rounds for String Orchestra 

Intermission 

J. S. Bach - Air 
Avner Dorman - Concerto for Two Violins (world premiere)

Tickets

$135, $95, $55

Avner Dorman's description of his piece: 

This work, a companion to Bach’s Double Violin Concerto, brings together echoes of baroque counterpoint with modern rhythmic and harmonic expressions. Through bitonal harmonies, polyrhythmic textures, and Middle Eastern inflections, the piece explores a narrative of loss, reflection, and ultimate renewal. Spanning four movements, each with distinct musical dialogues, this concerto takes listeners on a journey from lament to rebirth, where past and present traditions intertwine.