Wednesday Concert

Frederiksberg Church

On the occasion of the James Ensor year, Casco Phil is browsing through the colorful repertoire for woodwind quintet. Ensor himself prided himself on the fact that many contemporaries shared his sensitivity to colors with none other than Claude Debussy, the founder of musical impressionism. The interweaving of sound and color turned out to be a sign of the times: just as Ensor was inspired by shades of color and light, a whole generation of French composers became fascinated by the contrast between light and dark. Milhaud and Taffanel, among others, managed to utilize the wide sound diversity of a woodwind collective. The trend was also picked up on the Flemish side: Frédéric Devreese composed his James Ensor Suite as the ultimate tribute to the Ostend master. From delicate melodies to richly varied textures, be moved by the splendor of this enchanting music in the intimate setting of the Predikherenkerk. 

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In The Shadow Of Ensor

Featuring programs curated and performed by the renowned LMC faculty. Each concert incorporates music from all periods, including LMC’s composers-in-residence James Chu and Connor Elias Way!

Faculty Artist Concert No. 5

Luzerne Music Center

This program mixes winds and piano in a variety of combinations, creating a kaleidoscope of instrumental colors. Sonatas by Saint-Saëns and Poulenc pair the piano with oboe and flute, and Taffanel’s quintet is a lively showcase for the winds. The concert begins with a Rossini wind quartet and concludes with Mozart’s inventive Quintet for Piano and Winds, a trove of extraordinary melodies, about which he said, “I myself consider it to be the best thing that I have written in my life.” 

Enchanting Winds

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

**Event Description:**

Join us for an enchanting evening of chamber music at the prestigious Summer Evenings IV, presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. This year's installment promises an unforgettable experience with a lineup of beloved chamber works set in the cool, inviting atmosphere of Alice Tully Hall. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm and will last approximately 2 hours, including an intermission.

**Program Highlights:**

The evening's program features a rich selection of chamber music masterpieces, including Gioachino Rossini's Quartet No. 4 in B-flat major, Camille Saint-Saëns' Sonata for Oboe and Piano, Op. 166, Paul Taffanel's Quintet in G minor, Francis Poulenc's Sonata for Flute and Piano, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Quintet in E-flat major, K. 452. These pieces showcase the vibrant and playful chamber music style, blending elegance with wit and exploring a wide range of emotions and textures.

**Performing Artists:**

The performance will feature an array of talented musicians, including pianist Evren Ozel, flutist Demarre McGill, oboist Juri Vallentin, clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois, bassoonist Peter Kolkay, and horn player Hugo Valverde. Each artist brings their unique virtuosity and thoughtful interpretations to the stage, promising a night of exquisite musical conversation and expression.

**Venue:**

Alice Tully Hall, located at 1941 Broadway at W 65th St, New York, NY 10023, offers the perfect setting for this musical journey. Known for its superb acoustics and intimate atmosphere, Alice Tully Hall ensures that every note resonates beautifully with the audience.

**Special Offer:**

Stay after the performance to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine in the lobby, where you'll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists. It's a wonderful way to cap off an evening of stunning music and community.

**Tickets:**

Tickets for Summer Evenings IV are not yet on sale but be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for the opportunity to secure your spot at this must-attend event. For more information and to purchase tickets once available, please visit the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's website.

Don't miss this highlight of the summer concert season. Experience the magic of chamber music at Alice Tully Hall and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Summer Evenings IV

Lincoln Center

Holly Venkitaswaran, flute and piccolo

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Zhuowen Guan, Flute – Doctoral Qualifying Recital

University of Arizona

Wincenc Flute Studio Recital

The Juilliard School

Departmental Recitals showcase performance departments through its students. Featuring various students and repertoire, and curated by the faculty, performances in this recital highlight SFCM programs and the wide range of study. 

Woodwind Department Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Take time to savor the sound of the winds! The MVCO Woodwind Quintet and Sextet perform the tried-and-true Paul Taffanel's "Quintet in G minor, Samuel Barber's "Summer Music, and Leoš Janáček's "Mladi (Youth). These old friends are worth holding an to!

Old Shoes

Shepherd of the Valley in Bismarck

The famous "Chorale St. Antonii" comes from Haydn's B-flat major Divertimento, which Brahms used as the theme for his "Haydn Variations". The chorale is probably a pilgrimage song that was sung on foot to a St. Anthony's chapel to bring the pilgrims to their destination - "d'un pas léger", with light steps. The wind quintet genre took off in Paris with the enthusiastically received compositions of Anton Reicha, which Franz Danzi emulated in his G minor wind quintet. If France is still considered a stronghold of woodwind sound today, this is also thanks to Paul Taffanel. The "Société des Instruments à Vent", which he founded in 1878, also inspired later composers such as Jacques Ibert to write works for wind quintet. French Baroque composers used the term "Tombeau" to describe funeral pieces for deceased colleagues. Ravel's "Tombeau de Couperin" is more of a musical nod to a bygone era and is much more light-hearted than the title suggests.

D'un Pas Léger

Gasteig HP8

Esbjerg Ensemble plays together with tomorrow's piano star: The young pianist Valdemar Wenzel Most. On the program are lesser-known works from romanticism, neoclassicism and modernism.

Paul Taffanel

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 23, 2025

D'un Pas Léger · Munich Philharmonic

Apr 11, 2025

The Star Of Tomorrow · Esbjerg Ensemble

Past events

Nov 20, 2024

Wednesday Concert · The Royal Danish Academy of Music

Sep 29, 2024

In The Shadow Of Ensor · Casco Phil

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