For the next AMIGOS Concerts in October 2025, we present two concerts with a remarkable violin and flute duo from Slovenia: LANA TROTOVSEK and BORIS BIZJAK.
Together, they bring virtuosity, elegance, and poetic expression to the concert platform, enchanting audiences worldwide.
On Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, their programme features works by Bach, Mozart and Debussy and Prokofiev, while on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, they will be playing works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Glière and Hände.
Lana Trotovšek
Praised by The Strad as “remarkable,” Slovenian violinist Lana Trotovšek is a recipient of the 2021 Prešeren Fund Award of the Republic of Slovenia and has appeared with the London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, and Mariinsky orchestras. A member of the Greenwich Trio and a celebrated festival soloist, she performs on a rare 1750 Pietro Antonio dalla Costa violin.
Boris Bizjak
Acclaimed flautist Boris Bizjak is Principal Flute of the Jersey Chamber Orchestra and English Touring Opera. His accolades include first prize at the European Flute Competition in Picardy and multiple national awards at TEMSIG competitions. A prize-winning soloist, he has performed worldwide from London to Kyoto, captivating audiences with his luminous tone and artistry.
The gates at Os Agostos open at 6 p.m. and the concerts start at 7 p.m. and take place in Monte Os Agostos, an impressive XVlll century country estate located above Santa Bárbara de Nexe and near Bordeira. Tickets are reserved in advance and include refreshments and drinks before the concert and during the intervals.
Reservations open from October 6th. For concert bookings please send an e-mail to reservasconcertos@gmail.com. Entry donation incl. refreshments is €30 per person for AMIGOS guests and non-members, payable in advance by bank transfer (see www.amigosdemusica.org ).
For more information about the AMIGOS DE MÚSICA and their concert programs, see website: www.amigosdemusica.org.
Program
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
C.Debussy:
Syrinx for solo flute
F.A.Hoffmeister:
Duo for flute and violin in G major
-Allegro
-Adagio
-Allegretto
Prokofiev:
Sonata for two violins, op.56 (arr. for violin and flute by B.Bizjak)
-Andante Cantabile
-Allegro
-Commodo (quasi allegretto )
-Allegro con brio
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J.S.Bach:
Partita for solo violin in d minor, no.2
- Allemande
- Courante
- Sarabande
- Gigue
- Chaconne
W.A.Mozart:
Duo for flute and violin in G major, op.75 no.1
-Allegro moderato
-Allegretto spiritoso
Händel/Halvorsen:
Passacaglia for violin and violia, arr. for violin and flute by B.Bizjak
Thursday, October 16, 2025
J.S.Bach:
Adagio from Sonata for solo violin no.1 in g minor
J.B. de Boismortier:
Sonata no.2 for flute and violin in E minor, op.51
-Vivace
-Allegro
-Aria
-Giga
L.van Beethoven:
Duo for two flutes Wo02
-Allegro con brio
-Minuet quasi allegretto
R.Gliere:
Three movements from 12 Duos for two violins, op.49 (arr.for flute and violin by B.Bizjak)
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C.P.E.Bach:
Flute sonata in A minor
-Poco adagio
-Allegro
-Allegro
W.A.Mozart:
Duo for flute and violin A major, op.75 no.2
-Allegretto grazioso
-Andante con Variazioni
-Allegretto scherzo
Händel/Halvorsen:
Passacaglia for violin and viola, arr. for violin and flute by B.Bizjak
