Schubert’s epic First Piano Trio of 1827 was a direct response to Beethoven’s magisterial “Archduke” Trio of 1811. Into this large-scale work Schubert poured all of his inimitable lyricism, making it perhaps history’s longest, sweetest song for chamber ensemble. Preceding the Schubert on this concert are two equally attractive works, each offering the spotlight to the flute, played by the charismatic Sooyun Kim.

Program

Mozart Quartet in C major for Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello, K. 285b (1781)
Weber Trio in G minor for Flute, Cello, and Piano, Op. 63 (1818-19)
Schubert Trio No. 1 in B-flat major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, D. 898, Op. 99 (1827)