A romantic evening in the Highlands Chapel: Kristin Lee & Kwan Yi

Camille Saint-Saëns — Violin Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 75
Kevin Puts — "IV. Air for Violin and Piano" from Four Airs
Claude Debussy — Violin Sonata in G minor, L. 140

Kristin Lee, violin
Kwan Yi, piano

Debussy – Violin Sonata in G minor, L. 140 (1917)
Kevin Puts – Air (2000)
Saint-Saëns – Violin Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 75 (1885)

Avery Fisher Career Grant awardee and multi-prize-winning violinist Kristin Lee will join forces with the award-winning pianist Kwan Yi for a duo recital.

The evening’s program will open and close with beloved French sonatas, Debussy’s Violin Sonata in G minor, L. 140 (1917) and Saint-Saëns’ Violin Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 75 (1885), with a heart-wrenching interlude provided by American composer Kevin Puts’ Air (2000), featuring a soaring violin melody with rich chordal accompaniment.

World-class artists in a beautiful, intimate setting with rich, enticing music, a great way to celebrate the Valentine holiday!