Rupert Guenther - "New Letters To Esterhazy"
Violin recital by Rupert Guenther
Rupert Guenther is a new type of violinist-composer, specialising in bespoke performances of his own highly evocative improvisations. His unique form of creative artistry is a highly personal response to life, just as a painter paints his pictures on a blank canvas.
Melbourne-born Vienna-trained composer-violinist Rupert Guenther returns to Melbourne and embarks on the world premiere tour of his newest sonata of evocative improvisations “New Letters To Esterhazy” at Melbourne Recital Centre on Wednesday 26 July at 7 pm
Commissioned and recorded by ABC Classic FM, the sonata is an intimate story that depicts imaginary letters from the artist in 21st century Australia sent back in time to Austrian musician Joseph Haydn in the 18th century Austro-Hungarian court of Esterhazy. The music is full of sunlight, appreciation and hope, yet tenderly handles moments of despair, the winter darkness, and delicate new growth with great compassion.
The concert concludes with three short new contemplative works “Hakone Maple” styled on the ancient tradition of Japanese shakuhachi flute music, “So Many Stars”, an Arabic-influenced composition, and “Wandjina”, a short work describing the mythological Wandjina figure and its relationship with the Australian desert landscape and the ancient culture of the land.
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