Cellist

Join us for an unforgettable evening of cello masterpieces at Tannery Pond with the acclaimed Peter Stumpf, former principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the exceptionally talented pianist Xiaohui Yang. This captivating performance is set to take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 7:30 PM, promising an experience filled with warm sound and beautiful phrasing that has distinguished Stumpf as a favorite at major festivals and concert stages across the country.

The program for the evening includes Beethoven's F-major Sonata, Op. 5, No. 1, Debussy's Sonata, and Chopin's G-minor Sonata, Op. 65, offering a rich and varied repertoire that showcases the depth and versatility of these accomplished artists. This event is generously sponsored by an Anonymous Donor and will be held at the Darrow School, located at 110 Darrow Road, New Lebanon, NY 12125. General Admission seating doors will open 30 minutes before the concert begins, ensuring ample time for attendees to find their seats and settle in for the performance.

In a special gesture to encourage young music enthusiasts, all kids and college students will be admitted free at the door, making this an excellent opportunity for families and students to experience world-class music in a welcoming environment. 

Peter Stumpf's illustrious career spans roles as a principal cellist with major orchestras, a dedicated chamber musician, and a revered educator. Xiaohui Yang, a winner of the 2017 Naumburg International Piano Competition, brings her own impressive credentials as a "magician of sound and virtuosity," with performances that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the musical brilliance of Peter Stumpf and Xiaohui Yang at Tannery Pond. Secure your tickets now and prepare for an evening of exquisite music that promises to be a highlight of the season.

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Peter Stumpf, cello Xiaohui Yang, piano Tannery Pond

Darrow School

Immerse yourself in the delights of high French Baroque music—from the passion of Rameau to the poise of Lully—with this keyboard-centered program performed by New York Philharmonic harpsichordist Paolo Boridignon, violinist Yura Lee, flutist Tara Helen O’Connor, and cellist Peter Stumpf. 

French Baroque Masters: Rameau & Lully

New Mexico Museum of Art

Dvořák & Prokofiev

Two crown jewels of the chamber music repertoire— Ravel’s hypnotic Piano Trio and Brahms’s grand Piano Quartet in A Major—share a program with Elizabeth Ogonek’s Lightenings, a stunning and complementary piece that the Festival commissioned and premiered in 2016. Pianist Ran Dank, whom The Washington Post praised for playing with “explosive force and triumphant exultation,” is featured in the Ravel and Ogonek, and Haochen Zhang, hailed for his “preternatural virtuosity” by The Boston Music Intelligencer, joins violinist Paul Huang, violist Toby Appel, and cellist Peter Stumpf for the Brahms. 

Ravel & Brahms

This piano-trio program unfolds entirely in the key of E-flat Major—a key that often expresses grandeur and majesty. The program opens with the floating theme of Schubert’s Notturno; moves to Beethoven’s uncommonly lighthearted Op. 70, No. 2; and closes with a masterpiece from Schubert’s final year: his D. 929. An internationally renowned lineup of artists comes together for this tender yet thrilling program.

Schubert & Beethoven

This program celebrates the rich variety and enduring beauty of the Russian repertoire—from the intricate textures in Prokofiev’s Sonata for Two Violins and the aching beauty in Rachmaninoff’s Trio élégiaque to the stark, powerful expressions in Ustvolskaya’s Clarinet Trio. Violin virtuosos Paul Huang and Danbi Um—described, respectively, by The Strad as possessing an “unfailingly attractive, golden, and resonant tone” and being an “utterly dazzling” artist—share the Festival stage for the first time. 

Peter Stumpf

Cellist

Events

Jun 1, 2024

Peter Stumpf, cello Xiaohui Yang, piano Tannery Pond · Capital Region Classical

Jul 20, 2024

French Baroque Masters: Rameau & Lully · Santa Fe Chamber Music festival

Jul 21, 2024

Dvořák & Prokofiev · Santa Fe Chamber Music festival

Jul 24, 2024

Ravel & Brahms · Santa Fe Chamber Music festival

Jul 28, 2024

Schubert & Beethoven · Santa Fe Chamber Music festival

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