THE PIANO AS ORCHESTRA: Clara Schumann, Liszt, R. Schumann

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Tonight’s program presents a musical triad that showcases the interconnectedness of three remarkable composers: Chopin, Clara and Robert Schumann. We open the concert with Clara Schumann’s Romances for Violin and Piano which exemplify her ability to blend lyricism, virtuosity and emotional depth. Up next we delve into the enchanting world of Chopin’s timeless works, showcasing his ability to capture the very essence of human emotion. The program ends with Robert Schumann’s Piano Quintet, one of his most orchestral-sounding works of chamber music

Blattner Series Lecture

This 4pm concert is preceded by a free Blattner Series Lecture by Nicholas McGegan at 2:30pm.

PROGRAM

Clara Schumann, The Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22 (1853)

Frédéric Chopin, Select Nocturnes and Waltzes

Robert Schumann, Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44 (1842)

ARTISTS

Keir GoGwilt, violin
Ravenna Lipchik, volin
Carmen Johnson-Pájaro, violin
Liana Bérubé, viola
Tanya Tomkins, cello
Audrey Vardanega, fortepiano
Eric Zivian, fortepiano

Live from the Hanna Boys Center Auditorium, Sonoma, CA
Audio and Video by Bob Taylor, Sonoma TV

2023-07-12T12:49:14-07:00