The Lillibridge Ensemble
Raphael Ryger, violin
Madeleine Forte, piano

Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Sonata in A Major Op.47 "Kreutzer"

Claude Debussy
Sonata for Violin and Piano

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Beethoven:
"Bravi tutti! Masterful performances of two masterpieces by fine musicians.
Let us hope that this ensemble will continue to present such admirable offerings for many years to come!"
-Nicholas Renouf, Yale University

"From more or less the other side of the world, Norway, I have been enjoying the Lillibridge Ensemble and their last video with Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata for piano and violin .. true jewels in the world of music! This video is impressive right from the entertaining and excellent introduction by violinist Raphael Ryger to the last note. The members of the Lillibridge Ensemble are masters of their instruments as well as they are displaying catching temperament and joy! It is a great pleasure to recommend the Lillibridge Ensemble, offering an enriching experience at concerts and similar events."
-Liv Glaser – pianist, fortepianist-Professor Emerita at Norwegian State Academy of Music. Oslo

"Two of the great chamber works expertly performed with complete honesty and fidelity. The deep knowledge and experience of the players shine through every moment of these performances. Bravo!"
-Wayne Petty, Musicologist, University of Michigan

"Congratulations! You work wonderfully together and play beautiful pieces. Have such concerts in the future, too!"
-opgabor, YouTube viewer

Debussy:
"Thank you both for this ravishing interpretation of Debussy. Your artistry brings much pleasure."
-Paul Jacobs, Organist

"This is absolutely gorgeous, and you two play it with a kind of intimate familiarity with the idiom that would have made the composer smile. The three Debussy sonatas show the composer at his compositional best, and you both present a truly memorable violin sonata. Many thanks! What joyful listening."
-Jonathan Bellman, Musicologist

"Thank you, Madeleine, for this delicious performance of the Debussy sonata! I really have to tell you just how wonderfully and expertly you continue to play!! Of course, it helps to have such an able collaborator.
You give us all great optimism in being an inspiring model of how to grow older!!"
-John Nadas, Musicologist

"The Debussy Violin Sonata is one of the most magical pieces.
I delighted in the fact that you can collaborate so beautifully with such a wonderful violinist and friend."
-Shari Rhoads, Conductor

"Your elegant and delicate Debussy performance is truly wonderful!"
-Heejung Kang, Pianist