Violinist Bella Hristova performs Bach and Grieg

Bulgarian American violinist Bella Hristova has won international acclaim for her “expressive nuance and rich tone” (New York Times) and “impressive power and control” (Washington Post). She has distinguished herself on the world stage as a performing artist with a remarkably diverse repertoire and bold approach to programming. In collaboration with returning pianist, Anna Polonsky, Hristova marks her Newport debut in a varying program which includes stalworth works by Bach, a transcription of a movement from Messiaen’s Quartet for the end of time, Grieg’s thrilling second violin sonata, and folk songs from the childhood of composer Reena Esmail.

Program
Bach Sonata for violin and keyboard in C minor, BWV 1017
Messiaen “Louange à l’Immortalité de Jésus”
Bach Sonata for Violin and keyboard in F minor, BWV 1018
Reena Esmail Jhula Jhule
Grieg Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 13