Two charming works open this program, which is then brought to a fiery conclusion with one of the most powerful works in the chamber music repertoire. Getting things started is the lyrical late-18th-century Flute Trio, Op. 61, No. 5, by French Classical composer and flute virtuoso François Devienne, who was known in his day as “The Mozart of the Flute.” Next, violist Paul Neubauer and pianist Nicolas Namoradze play Schubert’s much-loved Arpeggione Sonata, whose nickname is a nod to the six-stringed, bowed guitar that was (briefly) popular in the early 19th century and that Schubert originally wrote the work for. To close out the evening, Alan Gilbert, on violin, leads Festival musicians in Shostakovich’s stunning Piano Quintet, which, being very much a product of its time, takes listeners on a wild emotional journey.

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Schubert & Shostakovich

New Mexico Museum of Art

Ho San Toby Tse, clarinet

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

During the transition from classical to romantic, wind music flourished in Europe. Here, the Crusell Trio presents works that have been forgotten along the way.

New winds are blowing in Central Europe

Unitarisk Kirkesamfund

Revolutionary Symphonies

Louvre Museum

The 2024/2025 season concludes its chamber cycle in an unconventional way – with baroque music. Not only will Vivaldi and Czech baroque composer Antonín Reichenauer be featured, but also instruments with "baroque" in their very names. Travel back in time with baroque bassoon and oboe!

Vivaldi. Reichenauer. Kramář

The Professed House, Prague

Classical music is rarely experienced in such a relaxed, informal setting. The lunch concerts of the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra make it possible: On a flying visit to Hamburg? A bit of time during your lunch break? Looking for an idea for a group outing? Every one or two months, you can simply drop by the Brahms Foyer of the Laeiszhalle on a Tuesday afternoon. You don't even need a ticket for these chamber music delicacies. Entry is free, but places are limited (and the seats even more limited!). There is just a donation box at the exit - for anyone who enjoyed it.

flute, clarinet, bassoon and horn

Laeiszhalle Hamburg

Masters & Modern

Opus Concert Cafe

Unitarian Universalist Society Iowa

Join us for an enchanting evening of bassoon music featuring the talented Kevin Opeña at the Galvin Recital Hall. This special performance is scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, showcasing Kevin's mastery as a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of David McGill. Accompanied by Nathan Canfield on piano, the recital promises a captivating selection of works including François Devienne's Sonata in G Minor, Op. 25, No. 5, J.S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008, selections from Ludwig Milde's 50 Concert Studies and 25 Studies in Scales and Chords, Op. 26 and Op. 24, and Alexandre Tansman's Sonatine pour basson et piano.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this musical treat. The Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, offers a stunning venue with views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, providing the perfect backdrop for an evening of beautiful music. Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the rich sounds of the bassoon in one of Northwestern's most beautiful performance spaces.

Kevin Opeña, bassoon

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Cynde Iverson explores the foundation of the woodwind section of the orchestra, explains the history and development of the instrument and demonstrates its remarkable versatility

Inside the Bassoon with Cynde Iverson

The Knobloch Family Farmhouse

Bonsoir and Bienvenue are French for good evening and welcome. With this in mind, on Friday October 6, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., please join Conductor and Music Director, Maestro Zeljko Milicevic and The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) in Rochester, Michigan as they “welcome” you to a very “good evening” of great classical music. 

Les Souvenirs Du Passé

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the semester, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Viola, Violin, and Piano

Curtis Institute of Music

The Paris Conservatoire shaped flute repertoire across more than two centuries – and tonight we celebrate that transformation. From refined Classical form to lush Romanticism, each piece represents a distinct era in the instrument’s evolution through the lens of French musical training and expression.

François Devienne

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 12, 2027

Fête de la Musique · Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Past events

2 - 3 Aug, 2026

Schubert & Shostakovich · Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

Jun 6, 2026

Ho San Toby Tse, clarinet · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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