Hornist

Clarinetist

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.” 

EPSG:4326

Enchanting Winds

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

New Milestones: Evocation

Rose Studio

Late Night Rose: Mozart

Small string ensembles by the mature Mozart. The "Kegelstatt" Trio from 1786 and the beautiful Quintet form 1787.

Rose Studio: Mozart

During the eighteenth century, divertimentos and serenades lived up to their names as pleasant “diversions” and musical gestures of affection. Often performed outdoors, the clear timbres of wind instruments could be perfectly heard. Inspired by the examples of Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composers that followed evolved a colorful tradition of chamber music for winds. Ludwig van Beethoven’s ingratiating Serenade, written for a unique ensemble combination, is essential listening for fans of the flute, and Béla Bartók’s bracing Contrasts, composed for the legendary bandleader Benny Goodman, thrills classical and jazz aficionados alike.

This concert is preceded by a free afternoon Prelude Performance at 5 p.m. by the 2022 International Program artists. Prelude programs will be announced in May.

Wind Variations 

Menlo School Campus

During the eighteenth century, divertimentos and serenades lived up to their names as pleasant “diversions” and musical gestures of affection. Often performed outdoors, the clear timbres of wind instruments could be perfectly heard. Inspired by the examples of Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composers that followed evolved a colorful tradition of chamber music for winds. Ludwig van Beethoven’s ingratiating Serenade, written for a unique ensemble combination, is essential listening for fans of the flute, and Béla Bartók’s bracing Contrasts, composed for the legendary bandleader Benny Goodman, thrills classical and jazz aficionados alike.

Romie de Guise-Langlois

Hornist, Clarinetist

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 17, 2025

Sonic Spectrum IV · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Past events

Jul 21, 2024

Enchanting Winds · Spac Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Apr 6, 2023

New Milestones: Evocation · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

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