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Summer Evenings III

Not Yet On Sale Sold Out

Tue, July 16, 2024, 7:30 pm

Alice Tully Hall

2 hours, including intermission

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CMS’s summer tradition returns. Get this year’s hottest ticket, featuring beloved chamber works in the cool atmosphere of Alice Tully Hall. Stay after the performance and get to know the artists in the lobby with a complimentary glass of wine.

Program

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

(1756–1791)

Sonata in G major for Violin and Piano, K. 379

(1781)
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In this Mozart sonata, the composer demonstrates his exceptional skill in balancing the roles of the violin and piano, creating a true dialogue between the two instruments.

Listen for the graceful interplay between the violin and piano, particularly in the elegant melodic lines and the seamless transitions between passages.

Ludwig van Beethoven

(1770–1827)

Trio in D major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 70, No. 1, “Ghost”

(1808)
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Beethoven employs dramatic contrasts and haunting melodies to create a sense of mystery and depth.

Listen for the ominous and ethereal atmosphere established in the second movement, where Beethoven introduces the ghostly theme that gives the trio its nickname, showcasing his innovative approach to chamber music composition.

Felix Mendelssohn

(1809–1847)

Lied ohne Worte in D major for Cello and Piano, Op. 109

(1845)
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Part of his set of "Songs Without Words," Mendelssohn breaks new ground by transcribing the lyrical beauty typically found in vocal melodies for the cello and piano duo.

Listen for the seamless blending of the cello and piano voices, mimicking the expressive qualities of a singer accompanied by piano.

Felix Mendelssohn

(1809–1847)

Trio No. 1 in D minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 49

(1839)
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Showcasing Mendelssohn's penchant for merging classical forms with romantic expressiveness, the result is a work of both emotional depth and virtuosic brilliance.

Listen for the sweeping melodies and lush harmonies, particularly in the soaring first movement, as well as the delicate interplay between the instruments throughout the piece.

Wu Qian

Piano

Alexander Sitkovetsky

Violin

Isang Enders

Cello
Presented at

Alice Tully Hall

1941 Broadway at, W 65th St New York, NY 10023