Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas and Gilles Vonsattel, two musicians pursuing brilliant careers as soloists and chamber musicians, propose a dialogue between the cello and the piano with works inspired by national sentiment.

Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas, cello & Gilles Vonsattel, piano

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

All three composers on this program took inspiration from folk music traditions. Eastern European Chassidic melodies inspired Schoenfeld’s Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano, highlighting the popular dance rhythms of klezmer music, while Babajanian’s dramatic and moody Piano Trio is rooted in the folk music of his native Armenia. The theme of Grieg’s astonishingly rich, and almost orchestral String Quartet, takes its inspiration from Norwegian folk tales and Hardanger fiddle music.

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Events

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Jul 16, 2025

Redpath & Fu Recital · Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

Past events

Apr 11, 2025

Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas, cello & Gilles Vonsattel, piano · Salle Bourgie

Jan 28, 2025

Folk Traditions · Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

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