Key information
Thursday 17 October
Corn Exchange
11.30am
Free (Donations Welcome)
Seated
Francoeur Sonata in E
Chopin Polonaise Brillante
Franck Sonata in A
François Francoeur was a violinist at the royal court in Paris in the mid-18th century. He wrote several books of violin sonatas, some of which have been transcribed for cello.
Chopin wrote almost exclusively for the piano, so this Polonaise is a rare and brillante exception.
Franck wrote his great sonata as a wedding present for the violinist Ysaÿe. It is a work of great happiness with its soaring themes and swirling accompaniments. The final movement includes lines of melody that constantly intertwine – a wonderfully apt symbol in what has been called the ‘wedding present’ sonata.
Accessibility
Dorchester Corn Exchange has wheelchair access and toilet facilities for wheelchair users. If you have any specific requirements, then please let us know when booking tickets and we are more than happy to help.
Our bar
The fully-licenced bar opens half an hour before each performance.
Booking information
Tickets can currently be purchased online or by telephone. The telephone line is manned between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday. At all other times please leave your name, telephone number and ticket requirements and we will call you back.
We are not currently able to welcome visitors for advance face-to-face ticket sales.
No booking fees are charged, but a £1 Future Fund levy is included in most ticket prices to support our work. This levy is included in the published ticket price. Concessionary prices (for events promoted by Dorchester Arts): where available, these are offered to under 18s, students, those in receipt of benefits and people on low income regardless of age.
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