In this unconventional violin recital, Julie McKenzie will explore the history, evolution, and repertoire of the violin, displaying its remarkable versatility.
From its modest beginnings serving dancers with simple accompaniment to its emergence as a solo star of the concert stage, we survey the violin’s 500-year development, acknowledging along the way its popularity for use in social music in all corners of the world. Enjoy historically-informed performances of multi-genre music the violin inspired over six centuries, presented on six violins and bows.
