Immediately before he wrote his First Symphony, Beethoven wrote this Septet as a prototype or practice run. He was so ready for the nine symphonies that followed that this Septet became his most popular piece during his lifetime. You could almost call it his Tenth Symphony. Thrill to the full... [Read More]
This program is inspiring, heart-rending, vivacious, captivating, and life-affirming. Sakari Vanderveer is one of the leading female black composers of our time and an inspiring leader in bringing young children to embrace playing string instruments. Mel Bonis (who used the masculine form of her name to gain acceptance) fought great... [Read More]
Immediately before he wrote his First Symphony, Beethoven wrote this Septet as a prototype or practice run. He was so ready for the nine symphonies that followed that this Septet became his most popular piece during his lifetime. You could almost call it his Tenth Symphony. Thrill to the full... [Read More]
The Gala is presented in memory of long-time MM cheerleader and former board member/Vice President Judy Widen. One of the most dramatic and rapturous works in the literature concludes our season. You will be swept away by Chausson’s surging and impulsive masterwork, expertly and passionately realized by our soloists, David... [Read More]
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 33, No. 5, Hob.III:41, "How do you do?" • Joseph Haydn String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810, "Death and the Maiden" • Franz Schubert David Perry & Suzanne Beia, violins Sally Chisholm, viola Parry Karp, cello Sponsored by Jim Jaeschke
String Quartet in G Major, Op. 33, No. 5, Hob.III:41, "How do you do?" • Joseph Haydn String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810, "Death and the Maiden" • Franz Schubert David Perry & Suzanne Beia, violins Sally Chisholm, viola Parry Karp, cello Sponsored by Carol & Ken... [Read More]
Midsummer's Music musicians David Perry and Jeannie Yu team up for an unforgettable concert. Violin Sonata in G Major, No. 1 • Johannes Brahms Midsummer Moon • Rebecca Clarke Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96 • Ludwig van Beethoven
Midsummer's Music musicians David Perry and Jeannie Yu team up for an unforgettable concert. Violin Sonata in G Major, No. 1 • Johannes Brahms Midsummer Moon • Rebecca Clarke Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96 • Ludwig van Beethoven
The Schumann’s intense love story centered around the piano. Both studied piano with her father, but he fought their eventual marriage. Friedrich Kalkbrenner was possibly the greatest pianist before Liszt. He moved in the same circles as the Schumanns. Jeannie Yu will bring these piano parts to life in scintillating... [Read More]
The Schumann’s intense love story centered around the piano. Both studied piano with her father, but he fought their eventual marriage. Friedrich Kalkbrenner was possibly the greatest pianist before Liszt. He moved in the same circles as the Schumanns. Jeannie Yu will bring these piano parts to life in scintillating... [Read More]
The Schumann’s intense love story centered around the piano. Both studied piano with her father, but he fought their eventual marriage. Friedrich Kalkbrenner was possibly the greatest pianist before Liszt. He moved in the same circles as the Schumanns. Jeannie Yu will bring these piano parts to life in scintillating... [Read More]
Two masterworks for strings by Mozart and Dvořák bookend this program. In between, both programmatically and historically, is Anton Reicha, a friend of Beethoven’s who was born the same year. An important musical influence in the 19th century, his brilliant Clarinet Quintet is a masterpiece and a wonderful showcase for... [Read More]