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There has been an artist change to the previously scheduled Special Event: A Recital by Leonidas Kavakos and Daniil Trifonov at Harris Concert Hall on Saturday, August 17 at 7:30 pm. Leonidas Kavakos has withdrawn from the performance with Daniil Trifonov, due to a shoulder injury sustained earlier this month, from which a full and complete recovery is anticipated. 

We are incredibly fortunate to have secured the highly sought-after violinist James Ehnes, a favorite among conductors worldwide, along with the exceptional pianist Alessio Bax. Together, they will perform a sublime program featuring works by Mozart, Brahms, and Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, op. 47, “Kreutzer.” Seeing these artists in the intimacy of Harris Concert Hall, straight from their performance at the 3,350-seat Ravinia Pavilion, is sure to be a very special Aspen evening. 

The event time and location are unchanged, and the full program is as follows:
MOZART Violin Sonata in E minor, K. 304 (K. 300c)
BRAHMS Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, op. 78
-Intermission-
BEETHOVEN Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, op. 47, “Kreutzer”

Called "a violinist in a class of his own" by The Times, James Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage. Gifted with a rare combination of stunning virtuosity, serene lyricism and an unfaltering musicality, Ehnes is a favorite guest at the world’s most celebrated concert halls. For this special Aspen recital he is joined by Italian pianist Alessio Bax, without a doubt “among the most remarkable young pianists now before the public” (Gramophone). He catapulted to prominence with First Prize wins at both the Leeds and Hamamatsu International Piano Competitions, and is now a familiar face on five continents, not only as a recitalist and chamber musician, but also as a concerto soloist who has appeared with more than 150 orchestras.