A Trio of Influences - Music for Viola, Clarinet, and Piano
Saturday, November 21, 8 PM and Sunday, November 22, 3 PM
Music by Mozart, Devienne, Bruch, and Schumann
- Bruce Foster, artistic director and clarinet
- Chad Kaltinger, viola
- Stacy Yi, piano
This concert features two great works for the unusual combination of clarinet, viola and piano. The first of these is the Kegelstatt Trio by Mozart; then, staying in the classical period, the clarinet will be featured in a rarely heard sonata by Mozart’s contemporary, Francois Devienne.
The second featured work is the Acht Stücke by Max Bruch. A selection of movements from this late romantic work will be paired with Robert Schumann’s Märchenbilder for viola and piano. Bruch was greatly influenced by Schumann’s music and wrote beautifully for this trio combination.
Half classical and half romantic, this concert offers a variety of styles and the unique opportunity to hear these instruments both individually and blended together.
