Carnegie Program Celebrates 19th-Century Black Violinist
October 3
Bridgetower Project, on Oct. 3 at Carnegie Hall, celebrates the remarkable story of George Bridgetower, the Afro-European violin virtuoso for whom Beethoven originally wrote his Violin Sonata No. 9, long known as the “Kreutzer.” The Beethoven will be played by violinist Ilya Kaler. Also on the program is the world premiere of Paquito D’Rivera’s new chamber work, inspired by Bridgetower’s only surviving composition, as well as works by Florence Price and others.
