Music and movies go together so seamlessly, that we sometimes can’t tell which medium is leading the drama and expression; is it the sound or the imagery? In an evening dedicated to three composers whose work has influenced and appeared in movies, the ASQ invites you on a journey of spectacular music conjuring story, characters, and mood.  Heard as part of the sizzling soundtrack to 1988’s “The Unbearable Lightness of Being”, Janacek’s Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters” depicts a story of one man’s love, passion, and obsessive devotion to the woman of his dreams.  Next, American composer Caroline Shaw’s distinctive sound has taken the musical world by storm, both on stage and in film offering a unique blend of complexity and hope through the colorful imagery that her music evokes.   Erich Korngold’s luscious musical scores for movies from the 1930’s and 1940’s were some of the first to bring true compositional genius into partnership with cinema.  To close their 2024-25 St. Louis season, the ASQ welcomes celebrated pianist Judith Gordon back to the series for a performance of Korngold’s seldom heard Piano Quintet, Op.15, a sensational work that promises to take you on a journey guided by your own imagination!

Arianna Quartet: Touhill Concert Series - "Sounds of Cinema" with Judith Gordon, piano

E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater

Music from Salem brings together musicians of international reputation to prepare and perform chamber music in the peace and beauty of rural Washington County, New York, and environs. Chamber music is classical music written for a small group of performers, and includes a range of styles, from the 18th century to today. Music from Salem also leads educational workshops and conducts violin, viola, and cello seminars for emerging young artists.

Judith Gordon

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 15, 2026

Music From Salem Year End Anniversary celebration · Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education

Past events

May 9, 2025

Arianna Quartet: Touhill Concert Series - "Sounds of Cinema" with Judith Gordon, piano · University of Missouri-St. Louis Department of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in String Quartet No. 1 by Bartók

Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education

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