Enjoy four dynamic performances featuring French music including Saint-Saens, Ravel and Boulanger. the dramatic Bohemian composer, Smetana (to celebrate his 200th birthday) an unusual collaboration of bassoon and piano trio (ensemble-in-residence, the Horszowski Trio), a Saxophone Quintet by Zwilich plus numerous classics from Beethoven, Brahms and more.

Schedule of Events:

August 15, 2024

"Welcoming the Bassoon - Tale of Two Viennas"

An unusual and exciting collaboration of bassoon and piano trio (ensemble-in-residence, the Horszowski Trio) in Jennifer Higdon's "Dark Wood," in addition to some Viennese music by Mozart, Schubert, and a little gem by Schoenberg specially arranged for piano trio and including some percussion instruments, followed by music of Gershwin, who admired Schoenberg so much that he wanted to study with him.

Mozart - Sonata for Bassoon and Cello in B-flat major, K.292

Schoenberg / Aizawa - Six Little Pieces arranged for Piano Trio, Op.19

Gershwin / Heifetz - Selections from "Porgy and Bess" for Violin and Piano

Higdon (b.1962) - "Dark Wood" for Bassoon, Violin, Cello and Piano (2001)

Schubert - Piano Trio #1 in B-flat Major, Op.99

August 17, 2024

"French Delicacies"

An evening of French music including the colorful and elegant bassoon sonata masterpiece by Saint-Saens; a unique violin sonata with a beautiful blend of French and American jazz by Ravel; and a gorgeous hidden treasure by Nadia Boulanger, one of the most influential teachers from music history.

N. Boulanger - Three Pieces for Cello and Piano

Ibert - Selections from "Histoire" for Solo Piano

Platt (b.1965) - "Sunday Variations" (2022)

Saint-Saens - Sonata for Bassoon and Piano

Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Piano

August 22, 2024

"Sailing the Bohemian Seas with a Breeze of Saxophone"

Featuring a work for saxophone and string quartet by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Zwilich, and the iconic Smetana trio to celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth, alongside Dvorak and more!

Higdon (b.1962) - "DASH" for Saxophone, Violin and Piano (2001)

Dvorak - Terzetto for Two Violins and Viola, Op. 74

Zwilich (b. 1939) - Quintet for Alto Saxophone and String Quartet (2007)

Smetana - Piano Trio in g minor, Op. 15

August 24, 2024

"A Tribute to the Icons"

Enjoy signature works by Beethoven and Brahms and explore the rarefied and exquisite world of classical saxophone with us!

Peterson (b. 1969) - "Tribute Trio" for Violin, Saxophone and Piano (2014) 3rd mvt: "After Beethoven"

Beethoven - String Trio in c minor, Op. 9 No.3

Harbison (b. 1938) - "San Antonio" for Alto Saxophone and Piano (1994)

Brahms - Piano Quintet in f minor, Op. 34

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Date: August 15, 17, 22, August 24, 2024

Time:

Thursday: 7:00pm

Saturday: 6:00pm

Location: Various Towns in CO

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