Praised for "her mastery of phrasing and of the dramatic dimension", "astonishing virtuosity" and her "infinite delicacy", French-Korean violinist, Irène Duval, is firmly establishing herself as a compelling and versatile performer on concert platforms across the world. Join us as we launch our 2025-26 season with this intimate recital of solo violin works by J. S. Bach, Ysaÿe, and Tavener with one of the world's rising stars.
This event is presented as part of the International Concert Series 2025-26 at Royal Holloway, in collaboration with the Young Classical Artists Trust.
Event programme
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Partita No. 3 in E for solo violin BWV1006, Preludio
Eugène-Auguste Ysaÿe (1858-1931): Sonata No. 2 for solo violin in A minor, Op. 27
Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita No. 3 BWV1006
John Tavener (1944-2013): My Gaze is ever upon you
Johann Sebastian Bach: Chaconne from the Partita No.2 in D minor for unaccompanied violin, BWV1004
About the performers
French-Korean violinist, Irène Duval, is firmly establishing herself as a compelling and versatile performer, with a strong interest in combining little-known works with works central to the repertoire. She was a prize-winner at the 2021 Young Classical Artists Trust International Auditions, and has been praised for her “...mastery of phrasing and of the dramatic dimension…” (Diapason), and her ‘...poised, fearless energy, chamber intelligence and musical finesse…’ (Charlotte Gardner, DSC Audio). A multiple international competition winner and active performer of concerti, recitals and chamber music, Irène has performed at some of Europe’s most prestigious venues; such as Konzerthaus Berlin, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, Salle Gaveau, Dresdner Kulturpalast, Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad, Philharmonie de Paris, and La Folle Journée de Nantes. Read more.
