“Voices for Violin” at November Music

Every violin harbors its own characteristic world of sound. For his project Voices of the Violin, American-Dutch violinist Joe Puglia delves into the rich world of the violin’s emotions. In recent decades, Puglia has emerged as a passionate advocate for contemporary music. His repertoire includes works by György Ligeti, Kate Moore and Luciano Berio.

For a violinist, an instrument of his own that feels right is vital. Some time ago, Puglia had to return his beloved violin to its owner after nine years. Patiently he searched for a new instrument that touched his musical heart. He tried more than eighty violins and finally found a 1785 violin by Anselmo Bellosio, owned by the Karel Appel Foundation. More than ever, Puglia discovered that each violin has its own voice.

In honor of the eternal eloquence of this extraordinary instrument, he commissioned new solo works for violin from various composers. Soloistic delights in which the personality of the violin comes to the fore. For his program Voices of the Violin, Puglia plays new solo works by very diverse contemporary composers such as Jan van de Putte, Martijn Padding, Kate Moore, Silvia Borzelli, Robin de Raaff and Helena Winkelman.