The Sitkovetsky Trio has established itself as an exceptional piano trio of today, with sensational performances in the foremost concert halls around the world. Their thoughtful and committed approach have brought the ensemble critical acclaim and invitations to renowned concert halls around the world, such as the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Frankfurt Alte Oper, Palais des Beaux […]
Program Beethoven Piano Trio in D major, Op.70 No.1, “Ghost” Schubert Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 99 Louisa Stonehill – Violin, Nina Lee – Cello, & Nicholas Burns – Piano
This program features pieces by both Clara and Robert Schumann, a renowned 19th-century musical couple whose lives and works deeply influenced Romantic-era music. Clara, a virtuosic pianist and composer, balanced a wildly successful concert career with raising their 8 children, while also steadfastly championing Robert’s compositions. Robert, a visionary composer, was inspired by Clara and […]
Uncover three hidden gems of chamber music and follow the journey of this chain of stylistic influence from Schubert’s impact on phrasing in Romantic chamber music taken up by Brahms, who in turn influenced Dohnányi. Dohnányi was a Hungarian composer, educated in Budapest, and Brahms was heavily influenced by Hungarian folk music. Vienna, where Schubert […]
These three violin sonatas are most obviously connected by their key of A major which is historically associated with brightness, lyricism, and warmth – qualities that lend themselves well to the violin’s natural singing quality. But diving deeper than that, together they form a compelling artistic trajectory. Mozart’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in A […]
Connecting these works through the lens of Leo Tolstoy – particularly his novella The Kreutzer Sonata – reveals a powerful intersection of music, psychology, and morality. All three works orbit the emotional and thematic space carved out by Tolstoy’s philosophical engagement with music. Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” sonata is not just a title reference, it is the […]
PLEASE NOTE: This concert was originally scheduled to take place at the Bellows Falls Opera House. Due to circumstances beyond our control we have now moved this concert to Alyson’s Orchard. We are very grateful to Alyson’s for accommodating this event at short notice. Looking for something fun and unique to do on Valentine’s Day […]
PLEASE NOTE: This concert was originally scheduled to take place at the Bellows Falls Opera House. Due to circumstances beyond our control we have now moved this concert to Alyson’s Orchard. We are very grateful to Alyson’s for accommodating this event at short notice. The London-based Doric String Quartet, renowned worldwide for their incredible passion […]
Dvořák’s Piano Trio in G minor, Haydn’s “Gypsy Rondo” Piano Trio in G major, and Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in C minor all incorporate elements of folk music into the Classical piano trio form, each through their own stylistic lens, unique story, and historical context. In August of 1875, Dvořák lost his newborn daughter within days […]
Both Grieg and Tchaikovsky are primarily known for their orchestral works, so it is fascinating to dive into their limited but brilliant and influential chamber music repertoire. Grieg’s Andante con moto is intriguing in that it is a standalone movement in an unfinished piano trio. After Grieg’s death, his close friend and colleague, Julius Röntgen, […]