Cellist

Impressionist Reverie

The Church of Bethesda-By-The Sea

Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform an all-Schubert program.

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Faculty Recital: Schubertiade

Colburn School

Experience the talent and creativity of Colburn’s distinguished faculty artists as they perform their own curated programs with friends and students. This concert features works by Grieg, Prokofiev, and Brahms.

Faculty Recital: Margaret Batjer, Violin; Teng Li, Viola; Clive Greensmith, Cello; and Fabio Bidini, Piano

The three most familiar members of the chamber music family—winds, strings, and piano—join forces for a program rich in sonorities and cultural variety. Bohuslav Martinů, who inherited the mantle of Dvořák to become the most famous Czech composer of his day, left a huge catalog of chamber music. The Austrian Ludwig Thuille excelled in opera but his chamber music is now making a well-deserved comeback. And Germany’s Ludwig Spohr, one of his era’s greatest violinists, composed prolifically and skillfully for all combinations of chamber ensembles, the nonet is among his finest compositions.

Winds of Change

Lincoln Center

The New Hollywood String Quartet performs Schubert’s transcendental String Quintet in the 50-seat Parlor Room of the Stimson House. A staple of the LA music scene, the NHSQ brings together four of the finest instrumentalists in Southern California. They will be joined by cellist Clive Greensmith (formerly of the Tokyo String Quartet) in their performance of one of Schubert’s most sublime creations.

Schubert – String Quintet in C, D.956

Stimson House

Join distinguished guests Clive Greensmith and Steven Vanhauwaert for an evening of cello/piano duo masterpieces, including works by Debussy, Boulanger, Respighi, Schumann, and Mendelssohn. Presented as part of CMOC’s 10th Anniversary Celebration.

Signature Series: Clive Greensmith and Steven Vanhauwaert

Chamber Music OC

Using the instrumentation of some of the most iconic pieces in music—Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet and Schubert’s Octet and “Trout” Quintet—composers Brahms, Françaix, and Chris Rogerson create their own unique and masterful works.

Join us for the Musical Prelude with Aestas Trio for their performance of Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht (arr. for piano trio by Eduard Steuermann)

New Wine, Old Bottles

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

The complex textures and rich harmonies characteristic of Richard Wagner’s compositions had a magnetic force on the composers featured on this afternoon’s program. From Strauss’ lusciously scored and radiantly colorful Sextet from his opera Capriccio and a string version of Berg’s intense Piano Sonata to arrangements and works in honor of Wagner by his own father-in-law, Franz Liszt, this program is a testament to the dominant force of this Romantic master. The program ends with the rarely heard, lushly exuberant Sextet by Hungarian composer Ernst Von Dohnányi for strings, clarinet, and horn.

Join us for the Musical Prelude with the Pelia Quartet for their performance of Bartók’s String Quartet No. 3 in C-sharp Minor, Sz.85

The Wagner Effect

Stirred by the sublime lyricism and expressive richness of the Romantic era, the composers on this evening’s program display passionate intensity and striking emotional honesty.  We begin with Schubert’s Quartettsatz, one of the pieces that helped pave the road to the Romantic era, followed by the première of Marc-André Hamelin’s lush Piano Quintet, heard in its recently completed version for the first time, and we end with Dvořák’s Piano Trio in F Minor, perhaps the composer’s most romantic outpouring and one that owes much to his mentor, Johannes Brahms.

The New Romantics

The Miró Quartet will be joined by Martin Beaver, violin and Clive Greensmith, cello for a performance of Brahms’s sextets. The quartet won the Barstow Award for Strings at the 1996 Coleman Competition, and is based in Austin, Texas, where it serves as quartet-in-residence at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas, Austin.Messrs. Beaver (from 2002) and Greensmith (from 1999) were members of the Tokyo String Quartet until it disbanded in 2013. Both gentlemen are currently on the faculty of the Colburn School in Los Angeles and founding members of the Montrose Trio.

Miró String Quartet with Martin Beaver, Violin; and Clive Greensmith, Cello

California Institute of Technology

Music@Menlo is delighted to present A Spanish Journey on April 8 and 9, curated by violinist Kristin Lee. The two-day residency centers around gems of Spanish classical music, including de Sarasate’s fiery Carmen Fantasy, and rarely-heard piano trios. The first event (April 8) is an immersive exploration of Spanish music and dance, with demonstrations from a colorful combination of violin, piano, voice, and classical guitar. The second evening (April 9) is a concert performance of the vibrant works discussed, with a rich program of 19th- and 20th-century music.

A Spanish Journey, Concert Program

Menlo School Campus

A Spanish Journey

Traditional Spanish music is well known for its vibrant and unique sound, but is less frequently heard in the classical realm. Originally inspired by Greek Orthodox music in the sixth century, classical Spanish music evolved to reach huge popularity by the late nineteenth century. Celebrated composers including Pablo de Sarasate and Enrique Granados honored the typical harmonies and rhythmic integrity of traditional Spanish music, incorporating them into their compositions. This “Behind the Music” session offers an opportunity to take a closer look into the history of Spanish folk music, and how it has impacted the writing of revered Spanish composers. We’ll take a deep dive into exactly why Spanish music is so vibrant and easily identifiable, and we will also explore the types of folk dances that are so essential to the rhythms of Spanish music.

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A Spanish Journey, Behind the Music

An intriguing combination of works written by well-known composers when they were in their twenties begins with a Debussy suite which includes Clair de lune, one of the most famous musical pieces of all time, followed by NCMF Artistic Director Clive Greensmith performing Dobrinka Tabakova’s charming arrangement of Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata.

 

Shostakovich’s acerbic wit and seriousness are then on full display in incidental music he wrote for “the most scandalous production (of Hamlet) in the history of Shakespeare,” presented here as a theatrical collaboration with local actors.

Twenty-Somethings

University of Nevada

A masterpiece of Gilded-Age architecture, the Doheny Mansion’s Pompeian room features an iridescent Tiffany glass dome, elegant art glass panels, Tuscan marble Corinthian columns and a geometrically-patterned floor.

Schumann, Schumann – and Brahms!

Mount Saint Mary's University

**Event: Spanish Journey - Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center**

**Date & Time:** Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 7:30 pm  
**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission  
**Venue:** Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway at W 65th St, New York, NY 10023  

**Description:**  
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and passionate world of Spanish culture with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's "Spanish Journey." This exquisite concert features an eclectic ensemble of artists, including the guitar virtuoso Jason Vieaux, who will bring to life the intoxicating sounds of the guitar, the seductive tones of the Spanish language, and the vivid style of trios. The program showcases the many colors of Spain through a selection of impassioned works that illustrate the country's rich musical heritage.

**Program Highlights:**  
- Fernando Obradors: Canciones clásicas españolas for Voice and Guitar  
- Isaac Albéniz: Mallorca for Guitar, Op. 202  
- Enrique Arbós: Tres piezas originales en estilo español for Violin, Cello, and Piano, Op. 1  
- Manuel de Falla: Siete canciones populares españolas for Voice and Piano  
- Pablo de Sarasate: Romanza andaluza from Spanish Dances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22  
- Joaquín Rodrigo: Tres canciones españolas for Voice and Guitar  
- Joaquín Turina: Trio No. 2 in B minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 76  

**Featuring Artists:**  
- Vanessa Becerra, Soprano  
- Soyeon Kate Lee, Piano  
- Kristin Lee, Violin  
- Clive Greensmith, Cello  
- Jason Vieaux, Guitar  

Join us for an evening that celebrates the essence of Spain through its music, performed by an outstanding cast of musicians. This concert promises to be a memorable journey through the heart and soul of Spanish chamber music.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase. Choose from the available dates and secure your spot for this not-to-be-missed musical experience.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's website or contact the box office at Alice Tully Hall.

Spanish Journey

Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music's Festival Day 1, taking place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 3:00pm in the Leo Rich Theater. This premier event marks the beginning of a series of captivating concerts showcasing the brilliance of chamber music.

Festival Day 1 promises an exceptional lineup of performances by world-renowned musicians. The afternoon will commence with the stirring sounds of Bohuslav Martinů's Duo No. 1, H. 157, featuring the remarkable talents of Clive Greensmith on cello and Martin Beaver on violin. The musical journey will continue with Johannes Brahms' Viola Quintet in G Major, Op. 111, brought to life by the virtuosic Masumi Per Rostad on viola and the esteemed Miró Quartet, comprising Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer on violins, John Largess on viola, and Joshua Gindele on cello.

The program will also highlight Camille Saint-Saëns' Oboe Sonata in D Major, Op. 166, with an innovative interpretation by Steven Banks on saxophone and Bernadette Harvey on piano. The day will conclude with Anton Arensky's Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 32, performed by the acclaimed Sitkovetsky Trio, featuring Alexander Sitkovetsky on violin, Wu Qian on piano, and Isang Enders on cello.

Tickets are available for both in-person attendance and online streaming, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to partake in this musical feast. Whether you're a long-time classical music enthusiast or new to the chamber music scene, Festival Day 1 offers a perfect blend of timeless compositions and breathtaking performances.

Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of chamber music at the Leo Rich Theater. Secure your tickets now for an afternoon of exquisite musical artistry.

Festival Day 1

Tucson Convention Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music at the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music's Festival Day 2, happening on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 7:30pm in the Leo Rich Theater. This night promises an exquisite lineup of performances by world-renowned musicians, featuring compositions from Mozart, Shostakovich, Martinů, and Schubert.

The program will open with Mozart's Oboe Quartet in F Major, K.370, brought to life by the talents of Martin Beaver on violin, Clive Greensmith on cello, Masumi Per Rostad on viola, and Steven Banks on oboe. Following this, the evening will continue with Shostakovich's Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67, performed by the Sitkovetsky Trio, including Alexander Sitkovetsky on violin, Wu Qian on piano, and Isang Enders on cello. The night will also feature Martinů's Variations on a Slovak Theme, H.378, with Clive Greensmith returning on cello alongside Wu Qian on piano. The grand finale will be Schubert's String Quartet No. 15 in G Major, D.887, presented by the Miró Quartet, featuring Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer on violins, John Largess on viola, and Joshua Gindele on cello.

Tickets are available for both in-person attendance and online streaming, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience this magnificent showcase of chamber music. Whether you're a long-time classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, this event is sure to leave you mesmerized by the beauty and complexity of chamber music performed at its highest level. Don't miss this highlight of the 2025 festival season!

Festival Day 2

Join us for an unforgettable evening of chamber music on Festival Day 4 of the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music series, happening on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Leo Rich Theater. This special day promises an exquisite lineup of performances that showcase the depth and diversity of chamber music.

The evening will feature the enchanting "Serenade, Op. 10 for String Trio" by Ernst von Dohnányi, performed by the talented Clive Greensmith on cello, Martin Beaver on violin, and Masumi Per Rostad on viola. Experience the world of contemporary chamber music with Olli Mustonen's "Piano Quintet 2022," brought to life by Bernadette Harvey on piano and the Miró Quartet, consisting of Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer on violins, John Largess on viola, and Joshua Gindele on cello. The night will also include Franz Schubert's "Piano Trio in B-flat Major," a masterpiece interpreted by the Sitkovetsky Trio with Alexander Sitkovetsky on violin, Wu Qian on piano, and Isang Enders on cello.

Tickets are available for in-person attendance, with a special rate for students, and online concert access for those who wish to enjoy the performances from the comfort of their homes. Don't miss this highlight of the 2024/2025 season, a celebration of musical excellence and the joy of chamber music.

Festival Day 4

Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music's Festival Day 5, taking place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 3:00pm in the Leo Rich Theater. This day marks a special occasion in our festival lineup, featuring an array of performances that showcase the depth and diversity of chamber music.

The afternoon will commence with the Sitkovetsky Trio, consisting of Alexander Sitkovetsky on violin, Wu Qian at the piano, and Isang Enders with the cello, performing Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Trio Op. 70 No. 2. This piece promises to captivate the audience with its intricate melodies and emotional depth.

Following this, the stage will welcome the world premiere of Steven Banks' Saxophone Quintet. Performed by the Miró Quartet—Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer on violins, John Largess on viola, and Joshua Gindele on cello—alongside Steven Banks himself on saxophone, this piece is sure to be a highlight of the festival, offering a unique blend of classical music and saxophone's versatile sounds.

The program will also feature Robert Schumann's Adagio and Allegro for cello and piano, Op. 70, with Isang Enders returning to the stage on cello, accompanied by Bernadette Harvey on piano. This piece is renowned for its expressive range and the intimate dialogue between the cello and piano.

Concluding the day's performances, Johannes Brahms' Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25, will be presented by an ensemble of distinguished musicians: Clive Greensmith on cello, Martin Beaver on violin, Masumi Per Rostad on viola, and Bernadette Harvey back at the piano. This quartet is celebrated for its dramatic themes and the vigorous Hungarian dance finale that promises to leave the audience exhilarated.

Tickets are available for both in-person attendance and online streaming, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to partake in this musical feast. Whether you're a long-time classical music enthusiast or new to the chamber music scene, Festival Day 5 offers a perfect blend of classical masterpieces and contemporary works performed by world-class musicians.

Don't miss this highlight of the 2024/2025 season at the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music. Secure your tickets now and be part of a memorable day celebrating the beauty and power of chamber music.

Festival Day 5

Dive into Schubert’s beloved Trout Quintet paired with a hidden gem of trailblazer Louise Ferranc. The richness of piano and strings is showcased in two masterpieces of resounding brilliance.

Clive Greensmith

Cellist

Events

Upcoming events

9 - 10 Nov, 2024

Twenty-Somethings · Reno Chamber Orchestra

Jan 17, 2025

Schumann, Schumann – and Brahms! · The Da Camera Society

Feb 1, 2025

Spanish Journey · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Mar 2, 2025

Festival Day 1 · Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Mar 4, 2025

Festival Day 2 · Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Past events

Apr 25, 2024

Impressionist Reverie · Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach

Dec 4, 2023

Faculty Recital: Schubertiade · Colburn School

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in Piano Quartet in G Minor by Brahms

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Cello in String Quintet by Schubert

The Da Camera Society

Cello in Piano Quartet No. 3 by Brahms

The Da Camera Society

Cello in String Quartet in F major by Ravel

Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach

Cello in Tres piezas originales en estilo español by Arbós

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Cello in Trio No. 2 in B minor by Turina

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Cello in Duo No. 1 by Martinů

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Cello in Oboe Quartet in F Major by Mozart

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Cello in Variations on a Slovak Theme by Martinů

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Cello in Serenade by Dohnányi

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Cello in Piano Quartet No. 3 by

Colburn School

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