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Laura van der Heijden and Friends (3/4)

John Toal introduces British cellist Laura van der Heijden, in collaboration with musician friends, performing works by Messiaen, Poulenc and Jean Coulthard.

Laura van der Heijden and Friends

John Toal introduces the third of four recitals featuring British cellist Laura van der Heijden and friends. They were recorded in St. Mark鈥檚 Church Dundela in east Belfast: the church in which CS Lewis was baptised and where his grandfather was rector.

Laura won the 成人快手 Young Musician of the Year competition in 2012 and is well-known for her collaborative music-making. Today she鈥檚 joined by the French pianist Yannick Rafalimanana and the British-German violinist Max Bailie for performances of works by Messiaen, Poulenc and the 20th-century Canadian composer Jean Coulthard.

Messiaen: "Louange 脿 l'脡ternit茅 de J茅sus" from Quatuor pour la fin du temps
Laura van der Heijden (cello)/Yannick Rafalimanana (piano)

Poulenc Sonata for Cello and Piano
Laura van der Heijden (cello)/Yannick Rafalimanana (piano)

Jean Coulthard: Duo Sonata for Violin and Cello
Max Bailie (violin)/Laura van der Heijden (cello)

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Olivier Messiaen

    Quatuor Pour La Fin Du Temps V. Louange 脿 l'脡ternit茅 de J茅sus

    Performer: Laura van der Heijden. Performer: Yannick Rafalimanana.
  • Francis Poulenc

    Sonata For Cello And Piano, FP 143

    Performer: Laura van der Heijden. Performer: Yannick Rafalimanana.
  • Jean Coulthard

    Sonata For Cello And Piano

    Performer: Max Baillie. Performer: Laura van der Heijden.

Broadcast

  • Thu 24 Feb 2022 13:00