On October 26, violinist Marlisa Woods and pianist Steven Silverman will perform at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church. Their program includes Gabriel Faure’s luminous A major violin-piano sonata Opus 13, which, among other things, opens with one of the all-time great surging melodies.

They will also perform the D major violin-piano sonata opus 26 of Dora Pejacevic. The Countess Pejacevic was the first Croatian classical composer of note. Her D major sonata is called “Spring," and is known for its engaging freshness and spontaneity, it bears favorable comparison with Beethoven’s celebrated Spring Sonata for the same instruments.

The concert is at 7:30 pm. There is no admission charge, although donations are encouraged.

Here is some further information about the performers:

For more information about CSM Woods, access her page on the US Army Band website.

For more information about Mr. Silverman, access his page on the A Musical Heart website.