Will Duerden & Svitlana Kosenko
Programme
Robert Schumann Adagio and Allegro, Op 70
Maurice Ravel Deux mélodies hébraïques
Vilmos Montag Double Bass Sonata
Gabriel Fauré Berceuse
Giovanni Bottesini Fantasia Lucia di Lammermoor
Manuel M Ponce Estrellita
Will Duerden - double bass
Svitlana Kosenko - piano
Will Duerden is much in demand as a soloist and orchestral leader. He was a 2018 BBC Young Musician finalist, 2024 Classic FM Rising Star, and Borletti-Buitoni Fellow. Born in Ukraine, Svitlana Kosenko trained in Kharkiv and Saarbrücken and is an accompanist at the Royal College of Music.
This programme spans lyrical romance and virtuosic brilliance, from Robert Schumann and Gabriel Fauré to Giovanni Bottesini, interwoven with Maurice Ravel and Manual M Ponce’s expressive miniatures.
About the series
Take a break from your usual midweek routine and enjoy 50 minutes of exceptional free live music to inspire, delight and uplift.
Each Wednesday, outstanding emerging artists from leading conservatoires and the international stage present rich and varied programmes, performing everything from much-loved classics to contemporary works. This season also features two new compositions, including a partnership commission between Leeds International Concert Season and South Asian Arts-uk. With something to suit every musical taste, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover something new!
