FEATURING
Arnaud Sussmann, violin
“Beauty of sound and elegance.” — Nice Matin
Sean Lee, violin
“Breathtakingly beautiful.” — The New York Times
Emily Daggett Smith, violin
“Irrepressible élan.” — The Seattle Times
Danbi Um, violin
“Mesmerizing grace.” — New York Classical Review
Mark Holloway, viola
“Warm and intimacy.” — Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Paul Neubauer, viola
“A master musician.” — The New York Times
Rafael Figueroa, cello
“Wonderfully colorful.” — AllMusic Review
Mihai Marica, cello
“Stunning performance.” — The New York Times
Michael Brown, piano
“Formidable pianist” — The New York Times
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
Parlance Chamber Concerts’s gala opener will showcase nine dazzling artists in scintillating dances and soulful romances by Beethoven, Fauré, Saint-Saëns, Falla, and others. The afternoon will climax with their collaboration in Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet for strings, the 16-year-old composer’s miraculous melding of youthful exuberance and sovereign musical command.
| Frédéric Chopin | Valse Brilliante in A flat, Op. 34, No. 1 for piano | Program Notes |
| Gabriel Fauré | Romance in B flat, Op. 28 for violin and piano | Program Notes |
| Gaspar Cassadó | Sardana and Jota from Suite for solo cello | Program Notes |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Romance in F, Op. 50 for violin and piano | Program Notes |
| Jenö Hubay | Scenes de la Csarda, No. 3, Op. 18 for violin and piano | Program Notes |
| Félicien David | La Nuit (arr. Vieuxtemps) for viola and piano | Program Notes |
| Manuel de Falla | Danse Espagnole from La Vida Breve for violin and piano | Program Notes |
| Camille Saint-Saëns | Romance, Op. 36 for cello and piano | Program Notes |
| Hermann Schulenburg | Gypsy Romance and Csardas for viola and piano | Program Notes |
| Felix Mendelssohn | Octet in E-flat, Op. 20 for strings | Program Notes |