Clarinetist

Tchaikovsky’s Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello is a gigantic piece of music considering the size of the ensemble. Written in memory of Tchaikovsky’s friend and teacher Nicholas Rubinstein, the piece is full of rich textures and wonderful melodies, but there is a poignant emotionality present throughout, culminating in a finale drenched in despair and mourning. Brahms’ touching and beautiful Trio precedes this mammoth piece, while Ruth Gipp’s playful dialogue between winds and harp, representing the story of Pan & Apollo’s competition, opens the program.

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The Art of the Trio: Brahms & Tchaikovsky

Cincinnati Music Hall

“It's impossible to listen to all four movements of the quartet without an awareness of death’s shadow stalking Schubert and emerging in the most funereal passages" (Classic FM). Franz Schubert wrote his String Quartet, Death and the Maiden, near the end of his life, capturing the emotions of wrestling with mortality in a tapestry of dialogues between the players. Beethoven and Dvořák’s Serenades bookend an evening of reflection on what it means to have lived.

Death and the Maiden

Each of Ligeti’s Six Bagatelles offers a brief but intense exploration of contrasting moods, from the whimsical to the deeply introspective, making for an exhilarating introduction. Prokofiev’s Quintet draws listeners into a world of playful melodies, unexpected harmonic shifts and vividly theatrical orchestration. Finally, Schubert’s String Quartet is a testament to his lyrical genius and ability to convey profound emotion. Its delicate interplay of voices provides a soulful and resonant conclusion.

Joseph Morris

Clarinetist

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 5, 2024

Harmonic Explorations · Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Mar 21, 2024

The Art of the Trio: Brahms & Tchaikovsky · Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Jan 19, 2024

Death and the Maiden · Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Clarinet in Clarinet Trio by Brahms

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Clarinet in Serenade for Wind Instruments by Dvořák

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Clarinet in Quintet in G Minor by

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Clarinet in Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet by

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

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