It was not difficult to arrange it for violin and cello duet. Boccherini’s Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid (Night Music from the Streets of Madrid) was originally scored for string quintet, but most of the important parts are in either the first violin or first cello part. The movie adaption only shows them playing a single work, which has since become associated with the Aubrey/Maturin story. O’Brian lists a number of lesser-known composers who the pair enjoyed, and from this list we have selected the A Major sonata of Fasch, which is brilliant and sparkling with joy. We are playing a duet by Haydn in which the two parts are mostly equal, rather than having the violin dominate. The great master of music (in real life, too) had visited London twice in the 1790’s, and his music was well-received and popular throughout England. Of course, the pair knew and enjoyed the music of Haydn. We are presenting a sorrowful sonata by Locatelli, to show that they played together sometimes in sadness as well as in joy. Locatelli is later mentioned as one of their favorite composers. However, this is the start of their iconic friendship. Jack is entranced by the performance, while Stephen is annoyed at Jack’s humming and gesturing during the concert. The very first scene in the first novel has Jack and Stephen watching a concert of a quartet (possibly trio sonata?) by Locatelli. But Jack also liked his sonatas, in particular the lovely C Major that was his favorite. Corelli is mentioned several times in the books, though in particular Jack liked playing an arrangement he had made of a Corelli piece (perhaps a Concerto Grosso) for violin and cello. Our program opens with a sonata by Corelli, who was one of Jack’s favorite composers. The access link will be emailed to you on the day of the livestream, 90 minutes before concert time. Patreon supporters get free access-join or log in here: Suggested donation $20/household, or pay-what-you-can.ĭonations above $20 gratefully accepted and go a long way in the musicians’ lives! Join us to take a break from the storms, the battles, and the isolation with us, in our living room, via the power of the Internet, at 4pm Pacific/7pm Eastern on Sunday, November 28th. We thought it would be fun to play a concert of music they would have enjoyed. This aspect of their friendship was portrayed very well in the 2003 movie Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. In between their adventures, the two play duets on violin and cello, respectively, in the captain’s cabin. Stephen Maturin, a ship’s doctor, naturalist and spy working for the English. ![]() The Aubrey/Maturin Series of novels, written by Patrick O’Brian 1969-2000, follow the fictional career of Captain Jack Aubrey, a captain in His Majesty’s Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, and his friend Dr. ![]() Our next monthly livestream visits the cabin of Captain Jack Aubrey, where he and his friend Stephen Maturin play duets on violin and cello in the famous Aubrey/Maturin novels of Patrick O’Brian (adapted for film in the 2003 movie Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World). Or join our Patreon and watch all our concerts for no additional donation! This concert is still available! Donate (suggested: $20) for the viewing link!
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