Program 1: Temple Visions

RACHMANINOFF: Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor
JAMES LEE III (b. 1975): Piano Trio No. 2, "Temple Visions" (2014)
— intermission —
BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, "Archduke"

Notes: Three works by composers from three distinct backgrounds, presenting their joint interest in the spiritual. The newest work on the program, James Lee III's "Temple Visions," is a musical commentary on scenes from the biblical book of Revelation. Battles in the heavens and on earth, distant galaxies, and a mourning city, are depicted brilliantly in this dramatic and captivating score.

Program 2: Sounds From The North

GRIEG: Andante con moto
AMANDA MAIER: Trio in E-flat major
— intermission —
SCHUBERT: Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op. 100

Notes: The trio by Swedish composer Amanda Maier was only recently discovered and is a beautiful 19th Century piece. Coupled with Grieg’s rarely-performed Andante con moto, this program provides the opportunity to hear two hidden gems of the Romantic era which are sure to both surprise and delight audiences. Schubert’s Nordic connection is through the Swedish song Se solen sjunker which is the inspiration behind the 2nd movement and parts of the 4th movement.

Program 3: A Day in the Life

JOAQUIN TURINA: Circulo
HAYDN: Piano Trio in E-flat major, Hob XV:29
BRIAN RAPHAEL NABORS (b. 1991): Piano Trio (2019, based on “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”)
— intermission —
SCHUBERT: Piano Trio in B-flat major, D.898

Notes: Four passionate and colorful works offering thoughts on cycles, contrasts, and transformations. The three movements of Spaniard Turina’s Circulo chronicle the cycle of the day from dawn till dusk. The recent Piano Trio (2019) by Brian Raphael Nabors vividly depicts the battle of good and evil in the transformations between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Haydn’s mature trio is a study in contrasts and surprises, and Schubert’s Trio in B-flat major encapsulates an entire world between its pages.

Program 4: Collaboration with bandoneon virtuoso JP Jofre

We are excited to announce a collaboration with the great Argentinian bandoneon performer and composer JP Jofre. Tours begin in Spring 2023.