Midtown Concerts: Edson Scheid, period violin

• Edson Scheid, period violin

Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst — 6 Études à Plusieurs Parties ("Six Polyphonic Etudes")
Franz Schubert — Erlkönig, Op. 1, D. 328 (arr. H.W. Ernst)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — String Duo No. 1 in G major for violin and viola, K. 423 ("III. Rondeau. Allegro"; arr. Edson Scheid)

H.W. Ernst was considered to be the successor of legendary virtuoso Nicolò Paganini. In this program, we explore Ernst's incredible works for solo violin, including the six polyphonic studies and the famous transcription of Schubert's Erlkönig. Completing the program is Edson Scheid's own transcription for solo violin of Mozart's Rondo from the Duo for violin and viola, KV 423.

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About Edson Scheid, period violin

Edson Scheid has been praised for his "polished playing" (The Strad), and for being a "virtuoso violinist" (The Boston Globe). A native of Brazil, he is based in New York and frequently tours the world with ensembles including Les Arts Florissants and Il Pomo d'Oro. He holds degrees from the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, Yale University, and the Juilliard School. After performing the complete Paganini Caprices last season at Midtown Concerts, Edson returns this season, performing works recorded in 2019 on an album under the Centaur Label to critical acclaim.

https://www.edsonscheid.com/