Three Colours of Brahms | B. Valiukevičiūtė, V. Geodakian

Violinist Barbora Valiukevičiūtė and pianist Vardan Geodakian perform all three of Johannes Brahms’s sonatas for violin and piano in a single evening. These mature works are rarely heard together in one concert. Played side by side, they reveal contrasting colours in Brahms’s music, from bright, songlike lyricism to passionate drama.

Barbora Valiukevičiūtė studied music in Lithuania and abroad. She spent several years as concertmaster of an orchestra abroad, has performed internationally and has worked with acclaimed conductors and musicians. She now lives in Lithuania, where she performs and teaches young musicians.

Pianist Vardan Geodakian, who is of Armenian origin, performs both as a soloist with orchestras and as a chamber musician. His performances have been broadcast on television and radio in several countries. He has also helped bring the music of Armenian composers to wider audiences.