Composer

This program offers a poignant homage to remembrance and tribute through music. Ravel’s melodic Duo for Violin and Cello, which honors his mentor Claude Debussy; Arensky’s powerful Piano Trio, written in memory of beloved Russian cellist Karl Davidoff; and Fauré’s sublime Requiem, a profound reflection on the passage of life and the peace of the afterlife.

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In Loving Memory

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

After Mozart and Beethoven established the piano as an essential force in classical music, Russian and French Romantic composers took the instrument to the next level. Yet these distinct cultures sought profoundly different sounds: Anton Arensky and Sergei Rachmaninov bared the powerful soul of Russia, while Gabriel Fauré and Claude Debussy reveled in ethereal pleasures. Debussy’s iconic Jeux (Games) for orchestra is performed by eminent French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (who arranged the work for two pianos) and Van Cliburn Competition prizewinner Anna Geniushene.

Concert Program V Piano/piano (livestream)

Online

Concert Program V Piano/piano

Menlo School Campus

Emerging Artist Fellows I

Garth Newel Music Center

Join us for a spectacular evening as we kick off the Skaneateles Festival with our "Opening Night: Celebrating 45 Years" event. This milestone celebration is set to take place on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152.

The evening will commence with a special "Backstage Pass" at 7:00 PM, where attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage in a conversation with Festival Artistic Directors Aaron Wunsch and Julia Bruskin, alongside renowned violinist Joe Genualdi and cellist Steven Doane. They will look back over the 45 years of the festival's rich history and its impact on the community and the arts.

The main event will feature a festive musical celebration, showcasing beloved performers from the festival's past, including violinist Joe Genualdi, cellists Steven Doane and Rosemary Elliott, pianist Andrew Russo, and harpist Bridget Kibbey. The program promises a diverse and diverting lineup, including Beethoven’s sunny Cello Sonata No. 3, Debussy’s evocative Dances for harp and string quartet, Russian composer Anton Arensky’s passionate String Quartet No. 2 with two cellos, and a new piece in memory of beloved Festival supporter, David Stam.

This opening night is not just a concert but a celebration of the festival's legacy, its contribution to the arts, and a look forward to its future. It's an evening that promises to be filled with beautiful music, cherished memories, and the community spirit that has been at the heart of the Skaneateles Festival for the past 45 years.

Tickets are available for purchase, and we encourage early booking to secure your spot at this landmark event. For more information on tickets and the full event schedule, please visit our website or contact the Skaneateles Festival Office.

Don't miss this unforgettable evening of music and celebration at the Skaneateles Festival's Opening Night: Celebrating 45 Years.

Opening Night: Celebrating 45 Years

First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles

Rachmaninoff’s Trio élégiaque, Glinka’s Trio Pathétique and Arensky’s Piano Trio No. 1 deliver captivating melodies that vibrate deep within the soul.

Summer Concert Ii: Affairs Of The Heart

Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ

Center For Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale

Immerse yourself in an afternoon of "Romantic Masterpieces" at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. This enchanting concert is scheduled for Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 3:00 pm, promising a journey through the quintessential Russian and Viennese musical landscapes. The event will take place in the intimate setting of the Spa Little Theater, known for its excellent acoustics and cozy ambiance, accommodating 500 guests at 19 Roosevelt Drive, across from the Hall of Springs.

The program features a captivating blend of Arensky and Brahms, showcasing the Slavic melancholy and the exuberant flair of these legendary composers. Audiences will be treated to Arensky’s "Six Children’s Pieces for Piano, Four Hands, Op. 34" and "Trio No. 1 in D minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 32," alongside Brahms’s "Selections from Hungarian Dances for Piano, Four Hands" and "Trio in C major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 87." These pieces highlight the composers' abilities to weave popular and formal idioms into their music, offering a mix of crowd-pleasing miniatures and profound masterworks.

The performance will feature the exceptional talents of Wu Han and Wu Qian on piano, Bella Hristova on violin, and Dmitri Atapine on cello. Their combined artistry promises to bring the composers' visions to life, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Tickets for "Romantic Masterpieces" are available for purchase, offering a unique opportunity to experience the depth and mastery of chamber music in a setting that enhances the connection between performers and audience. Additionally, becoming a SPAC member provides exclusive benefits, including classical ticket discounts, Live Nation priority ticket access, preferred parking, and special event invites.

Don't miss this opportunity to indulge in a day of musical excellence, exploring the rich emotional landscapes crafted by Arensky and Brahms. Join us at the Spa Little Theater for an afternoon that celebrates the enduring appeal and legendary status of these romantic masterpieces.

Romantic Masterpieces

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

New Beginnings

Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center

The first concert the 53rd Sitka Summer Music Festival kicks off with the Arianna String Quartet & Grammy-winning cellist, Zuill Bailey. The program features music by Schubert, Tchaikovsky, and Arensky. The Arensky Quartet is voiced for violin, viola, and two cellos instead of the standard string quartet voicing of two violins, viola, and cello.

Arianna String Quartet with Zuill Bailey, cello - Summer Subscription Concert Number 1

Harrigan Centennial Hall

Study concert with chamber music under Fredrik Sjölin


Study concert with chamber music

The Studio Hall

Ensembles of Philharmonic musicians perform in intimate Merkin Hall. Hear the individual talents that make up the Orchestra and experience the passion and personality of the performers with a program that includes works by Melinda Wagner, Janáček, I. Yun, and Arensky.



NY Phil Ensembles at Merkin

Kaufman Music Center

The New York Philharmonic Ensembles

String Quartet by Beach and Piano Trio by Arensky

Wednesday Concert at Sundby Church

Sundby Church

A concert heralding emerging hometown talent! The 2024 Young Artist Competition Winner performs. Also on the program – Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky Op. 35a – Anton Arensky, transcribed for full orchestra by BHSO musician, Bill Holst.

Emerging Artists

Performing Arts Center of Rapid City

Themes And Variations

El Campanil Theatre

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Jiaxun Yao, Cello

The Juilliard School

Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra Andrew Grams, known for his “intensity, enthusiasm, and technical clarity,” in a program of four uniquely chosen masterpieces.  British composer Anna Clyne’s exuberant PIVOT (2021) walks us through Edinburgh’s boisterous Fringe Festival.  We are then treated to Mozart’s sublime Piano Concerto No. 23 with its magical middle Adagio, performed by award-winning Spanish/Dutch pianist, Albert Cano Smit, who has been lauded as “a moving young poet.”  We conclude with two great Russian composers: Anton Arensky with his little-known gem Intermezzo, and concluding with Prokofiev’s witty and beloved Classical Symphony.

Mozart and Prokofiev

ENT Center for the Arts

Siletz Comes To Yaquina

Pacific Maritime Heritage Center

Formed in 2022, TRIO SEOUL’s founding members, violinist Jinjoo Cho, Cellist Brannon Cho, and Pianist Kyu Yeon Kim, are winners and laureates of more than 20 international competitions and awards combined. The ensemble was formed with a mission to combine forces between three members who all identify as the 21st-century musician, actively performing in the world’s greatest concert halls while presenting creative projects in collaboration with artists of various fields, including composers, choreographers, writers, and visual artists. The city of Seoul is a dynamic symbol of the ensemble’s cultural roots as well as artistic intensity.

Trio Seoul

Olin Humanities Building

Immerse yourself in an evening of classical music mastery with the Chamber Concert presented by the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. This exceptional event is set to take place on Saturday, 10th June 2023, at 8:00 pm in the majestic Max Joseph Saal of the Munich Residence, and will continue with a subsequent performance on Sunday, 11th June 2023, at 6:00 pm at the Tutzing, Evangelische Akademie.

The concert will feature a carefully curated program that highlights the unique and often underperformed pieces of chamber music. The evening will commence with Anton Arensky’s Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 32, a gem from 1894 that stands tall among the compositions of German Romanticism. The program will then transition to Dmitrij Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15, op. 141, in an innovative arrangement by Victor Derevianko for piano trio and percussion. This arrangement offers a fresh perspective on Shostakovich’s final symphonic work, incorporating exciting timbral and rhythmic elements.

The performers for the evening include Korbinian Altenberger on violin, Samuel Lutzker on violoncello, Lukas Maria Kuen on piano, and a talented percussion trio consisting of Raymond Curfs (timpani), Guido Marggrander, and Felix Kolb. This ensemble promises to deliver a performance that explores the rich textures and dynamic contrasts of the selected works.

This Chamber Concert is a must-attend for inquisitive music lovers eager to explore the depths of chamber music’s repertoire, including works with unusual instrumentation that are seldom performed. It’s an opportunity to experience the eloquent summation of Shostakovich’s artistic life and to rediscover Arensky’s unjustly neglected masterpiece, all in the intimate settings of Munich’s most prestigious venues.

For tickets and further information, please contact the ticket hotline at +49 89 5900 10880 or visit the BRticket-Webshop at shop.br-ticket.de. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a program full of discoveries and exceptional musical artistry.

Chamber Concert: Arensky and Shostakovich

Munich Residence

Evangelische Akademie

“Join us for this intimate concert with Juliana Athayde, Steven Doane and Chiao-Wen Cheng as we explore compositions from two romantic powerhouse composers: Arensky and Strauss.”

Romantic Masters

Glazer Music Performance Center

Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the semester, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

String Quartet, Violin, and Piano

Saint Mark's Church

Quintessential Russian and Viennese styles abound in this pairing of composers deeply embedded in their singular cultures. The Slavic melancholy of Arensky gives way to the exuberant flair of Brahms as we juxtapose works in both popular and formal idioms: Arensky’s miniatures for children and Brahms’s Hungarian Dances show the composers at their crowd-pleasing best, while their two piano trios reveal the depth and mastery that earned each legendary status and lasting appeal.

Brahms and Arensky

Lincoln Center

Curated by Elizabeth Schulze and your Anchorage Symphony Orchestra musicians, Kaleidoscope 4.0  features musicians from all sections of the orchestra showcasing  brilliant movements from contemporary and traditional chamber works.

Kaleidoscope 4.0

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

Four-hand piano pieces bring musicians as close as they can get to the ultimate in collegial music-making. The piano trio, with just one additional musician, generates all the excitement and passion of an entire orchestra. Romantics Brahms and Arensky mine the full range of these two genres to bring listeners an evening that begins with the wonder of childhood and ends with Brahms at the height of his dramatic powers.

Delight & Drama

St. Cecilia Music Center

Arensky & Rimsky-Korsakov

Samuel B. & David Rose Building

Our Digital Broadcast series features artists from all facets of Curtis, from student-musicians on stage for the first time to experienced faculty exploring the furthest edges of classical music.

Broadcast: Ghenady Meirson Memorial Recital

CONCERT 5

The La Jolla Woman’s Club

Five monumental Russian composers raise their voices in this concert. Tchaikovsky’s soaring and soulful melodies live on through this tribute from his disciple Anton Arensky. We feature Principal Cellist Moisés Molina in Rachmaninoff’s endless melody, the <i>Vocalise</i>. And writing in the year of the Russian Revolution, “bad boy” Prokofiev serves up a cheeky take on music’s classical roots.

Russian Classics

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

### Spring Serenade

**Date:** Sunday, 9 March 2025  
**Time:** 2:45 PM  
**Venue:** Assembly Hall, Worthing  
**Conductor:** John Gibbons  
**Leader:** Julian Leaper  

#### Program:
- **Doreen Carwithen - Piano Concerto**
- **Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings**

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of classical music at the Assembly Hall in Worthing. The Spring Serenade concert will feature the evocative and sweeping melodies of Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, known for its gracious waltzes, poignant Elegy, and a jubilant Finale inspired by folk-like melodies. Additionally, the concert will include Doreen Carwithen's Piano Concerto, a masterpiece by the first female composer for the Rank Film Organisation. We are thrilled to have the highly regarded pianist Clare Hammond, a dedicated champion of Carwithen's work, perform this piece.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a beautiful blend of romantic and classical music under the baton of conductor John Gibbons and the leadership of Julian Leaper.

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Spring Serenade

Assembly Hall Theatre

Experience the elegance and depth of chamber music at its finest with "Fauré's Piano Quintet" presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. This remarkable event is set to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the prestigious Alice Tully Hall. The evening promises an unforgettable journey through the astounding variety of chamber music, culminating in the performance of Gabriel Fauré's Quintet No. 1 in D minor for Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Piano, Op. 89, a masterpiece that has captivated audiences and critics alike with its rich melodies and emotional depth.

The program also features an array of classical compositions that showcase the breadth of chamber music, including works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anton Arensky, Gian Carlo Menotti, and more. Each piece has been carefully selected to create a harmonious blend of styles and periods, ensuring a night of diverse and engaging performances.

The event will spotlight an ensemble of world-renowned musicians, including Anna Geniushene and Wu Qian on piano, Lun Li and Alexander Sitkovetsky on violin, Yura Lee on viola, and Nicholas Canellakis and Sterling Elliott on cello. These acclaimed artists bring their unique talents and interpretations to the stage, offering a fresh and dynamic perspective on the classical repertoire.

With a duration of 2 hours, including an intermission, attendees are invited to immerse themselves in the beauty and complexity of chamber music, experiencing the powerful performances and intimate setting that Alice Tully Hall is known for. This concert is a must-see for music lovers and those looking to explore the rich tapestry of chamber music compositions.

Tickets for "Fauré's Piano Quintet" are not yet on sale but be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for the opportunity to secure your seats at this exceptional musical gathering. Join us for an evening that celebrates the legacy and innovation of chamber music, brought to life by some of the most talented musicians of our time.

Fauré's Piano Quintet

Arensky uses one of Tchaikovsky’s Sixteen Children’s Songs to capture a range of moods and character, while Stravinsky’s Concerto for Violin is a feisty, joyful romp for the instrument, full of cheerful melody and musical wit. To close, a second visit to the no-holds-barred emotional world of Rachmaninoff’s symphonies (though you’ll have to wait until 2025/26 for Symphony No.3!) and the achingly beautiful, flamboyantly majestic Second.

Ulster Orchestra: Grand Masters

Ulster Hall

KCMS 2024-25 Concert 6

 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Knoxville

In its third, concluding performance of the season, Trio Barclay performs Anton Arensky’s rarely performed Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor. A masterful blend of emotions and melodies, the Trio is a musical journey through melancholy and passion.

Trio Barclay: Arensky & Seyfried

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Experience intimate chamber music programs curated and performed by small ensembles of SF Symphony musicians.

Anton Arensky

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 2, 2025

Festival Day 1 · Arizona Friends of Chamber Music

Mar 9, 2025

Spring Serenade · Worthing Symphony Orchestra

Apr 26, 2025

Fauré's Piano Quintet · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

May 16, 2025

Ulster Orchestra: Grand Masters · Ulster Hall

May 17, 2025

KCMS 2024-25 Concert 6 · Knoxville Chamber Music Society

Past events

Aug 11, 2024

In Loving Memory · La Jolla Music Society

Aug 3, 2024

Concert Program V Piano/piano (livestream) · Music@Menlo

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