We have stories to tell … from the short, whimsical, and inventive caricatures by Jan Bach for Flute and Horn, to the broad landscape of Sibelius’ En Saga, to the heartfelt patriotism of Dvorak’s striking String Quintet with double bass—the one he dedicated “To my Nation.” Stories you’ll want to... [Read More]

Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 44 • Louise Farrenc Clarinet, Cello, and Piano Trio in B Minor, Op. 27 • Edouard Destenay Oboe, Clarinet, and Piano Quintet in F Minor (1880) • César Franck Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello

Optional upgrade: This 3:00 pm performance of the Mendelssohn Octet program takes place at The Clearing Folk School in Ellison Bay. Dinner at The Shoreline Restaurant begins at 5:30 pm. Enjoy great fun with friends new and old — including our musicians — when you come for a concert and... [Read More]

Three magical years in the lives of Felix Mendelssohn and the Schumanns Clara, Robert, and Felix Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 (1846) Clara Schumann (1819-1896) Violin, Cello, and Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 66 (1845) Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Violin, Cello, and Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 63... [Read More]

Dover Beach, Op. 3                                                                         Samuel Barber Mezzo Soprano and String Quartet         ... [Read More]

THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT Dover Beach, Op. 3                                                                         Samuel Barber Mezzo Soprano and String... [Read More]

Quintet in G Minor, Op. 39 (1924)                                                 Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev (1881-1953) Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, and Double Bass   Quartet in D Major, Op. 11                                                                    Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) String Quartet   Quintet in G Minor, Op. 34                                                                                     Juliusz Zarebski (1854-1885) Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano

Quintet in G Minor, Op. 39 (1924)                                                 Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev (1881-1953) Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, and Double Bass   Quartet in D Major, Op. 11                                                                    Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) String Quartet   Quintet in G Minor, Op. 34                                                                                     Juliusz Zarebski (1854-1885) Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano

A reception with the musicians follows this concert.   Suite in E Minor, Op. 59                                                                                            Melanie Bonis (1858-1937) Flute, Violin, and Piano   Sextet in C Minor, Op. 40                                                                                        Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano   Quintet in C Minor, Op. 52                                                                               Amy Cheney Beach (1867-1944)... [Read More]

Suite in G Minor, Op. 71 – Moritz Moszkowski Considered a brilliant tour de force and a sure audience pleaser. Trio on Chassidic Melodies – Paul Schoenfield An ingenious blend of artistic ensemble, instrumental virtuosity, and deliberately fragmented references to melodies that might well have been heard at various Hassidic... [Read More]

(Dinner at The Shoreline Restaurant) Quintet in F Major, Op. 107 – Anton Reicha Reicha’s musical craftsmanship is evident through this quintet. String Quintet in D Major, D.956, Op. 163 – Franz Schubert Schubert’s final chamber work is sometimes called the “Cello Quintet” and was completed just two months before... [Read More]

Nonet in F Major (1857) Winds and Strings Franz Lachner (1803-1890) Octet in F Major, D. 803 Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Strings Franz Schubert (1797-1827)