From the idyllic opening of Beethoven’s final violin sonata, to the impassioned evocations of Bohemian culture in Dvořák’s “Dumky” Trio, this program breathes the nostalgic air of departure. Music’s ability to say “goodbye” in such nuanced ways is miraculous, be they farewells that are anguished, wistful, or even joyful.

Program
Beethoven Sonata in G major for Violin and Piano, Op. 96 (1812)
Strauss Metamorphosen for Two Violins, Two Violas, Two Cellos, and Double Bass (1945)
Dvořák Trio in E minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 90, “Dumky” (1890-91)

Performers
Gilbert Kalish, Piano
Bella Hristova, Violin
Arnaud Sussmann, Violin
Mark Holloway, Viola
Richard O’Neill, Viola
Dmitri Atapine, Cello
David Requiro, Cello
Xavier Foley, Double Bass