Pianist

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Umi Garrett, Piano

The Juilliard School

Experience an evocative exploration of music's response to crisis with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Chamber Music Series at the University of Chicago. This program features two profound works that delve into the depths of human emotion and resilience. Mozart’s Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A Major, K. 581, stands as a testament to the composer's genius, with its wistful Larghetto movement offering a poignant reflection on beauty and melancholy. Complementing this is Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, a piece composed and premiered under the harrowing conditions of a German prisoner-of-war camp. Scored for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano, Messiaen’s work is imbued with spiritual energy, conjuring vivid images of singing birds, rainbows, and angels. The performance promises a rich tapestry of sounds and emotions, brought to life by the exceptional talents of Robert Chen and Qing Hou on violin, Lawrence Neuman on viola, John Sharp on cello, Stephen Williamson on clarinet, and Umi Garrett on piano. This concert offers a profound musical journey through the lens of historical and personal turmoil, showcasing the enduring power of art in times of crisis.

Umi Garrett

Pianist

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 2, 2025

CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago · UChicago Presents

Past events

Mar 19, 2024

Umi Garrett, Piano · The Juilliard School

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Quartet for the End of Time by Messiaen

UChicago Presents

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