Program: DEBUSSY Suite Bergamasque Images (4-6) L'Isle joyeuse SCRIABIN Sonata No. 3 RACHMANINOV 8 Preludes (tbc) Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. www.missouriartscouncil.org
“Stage animals as well as outstanding chamber players, Eighth Blackbird perform with a freedom almost unheard of in their technically demanding repertoire.” —The Sunday Telegraph “Watching Eighth Blackbird in action, you envied a composer’s opportunity to challenge these versatile, expressive performers.” —Steve Smith, New York Times “The blackbirds are examples of a new breed of […]
Composer/Harpist Hannah Lash, in partnership with Washington University, is presented by the Missouri Chamber Music Festival, in a full weekend of events. Program Hannah Lash: Folksongs (2011) for harp, piccolo, percussion Schumann: Waldszenen Lash: Start (2018) for solo snare drum Lash: Frayed (2009), for string quartet Debussy: Sonata for flute, harp, and viola
International sensations Amy Porter (flute), Juan-Miguel Hernandez (viola), and João Luiz (guitar), together known as TRIO VIRADO, are taking the role of instrumental chamber music to new heights. Their innovative style has broken boundaries between different cultures and genres of music; from classical, Latin tangos, and 21st century premieres, to innovative scoring of familiar arrangements. […]
Student performance by the Washington University Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Chris Becker Concert if free and open to the public
Featuring the Washington University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs. An annual concert with over 100 musicians taking the stage. Carmina Burana - Carl Orff Soloists: Gina Galati, soprano Jacob Lassetter, baritone Keith Wehmeier, tenor Conductor-in-Residence: Darwin Aquino
Program: "Lyrical Geometry" KOTCHE Wild Sound, Mvt. IV DEMEY Table Music THOMAS Resounding Earth, Mvt II. Prayer REICH Mallet Quartet MARTIN Bend DILLON Ordering-Instincts SCHANKLER Blindnesses SKIDMORE Aliens with Extraordinary Abilities About this program: For over ten years, Third Coast Percussion has forged a unique path in the musical landscape with virtuosic, energetic performances that […]
Timothy Myers, faculty recital, trombone
Program: GIOACHINO ROSSINI (1792-1868) Giovanna D'Arco CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862-1918) Chansons de Bilitis 1. La Flûte de Pan 2. La Chevelure 3. Le Tombeau des naïades HUGO WOLF (1860-1903) Nimmersatte Liebe In dem Schatten meiner Locken Kennst du das Land INTERMISSION SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943) How Few The Joys, Op. 14, No. 3 Morning, Op. 4, No. […]
Program: FRITZ KREISLER Praeludium and Allegro (In the Style of Pugnani) SCOTT WHEELER The Singing Turk: Sonata No. 2 for violin and piano AVNER DORMAN Nigunim (Sonata No. 3) Intermission J. S. BACH Partita No. 3 in E Major for solo violin, BWV 1006 CÉSAR FRANCK Sonata in A Major
What is your love language? Music by Adam Schoenberg, Gustav and Alma Mahler, Mohammed Fairouz, Samuel Barber, and Katherine Bodor. Passion, sensuality, jealousy, kindness. What does love sound like? We will explore the many facets of the love relationship from parental love, to love that moves beyond the restrictions of society, to a love doomed […]
Program: IGOR STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring -intermission- PHILIP GLASS Etudes Nos. 17 et 18 (Marielle piano solo) Etudes Nos. 19 et 20 (Katia piano solo) Four Movements (2 pianos) **Program subject to change.