Bella Hristova, Violin. Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco

Since the Baroque era, concertos have mined the technical capabilities of both instrument and performer, increasing in difficulty and spectacle through the ages. CMS’s season finale is designed simply to dazzle and delight, a lasting reminder of the thrilling possibilities of chamber music.

Program

Leclair Concerto in B-flat major for Violin, Strings, and Continuo, Op. 10, No. 1 (1745)
Mozart Concerto in D minor for Piano and Strings, K. 466 (arr. Carl Czerny) (1785)
Bach Concerto in G minor for Keyboard, BWV 975 (after Vivaldi RV 316) (1713-14)
Janácek Concertino for Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Two Violins, Viola, and Piano (1925)
Mackey Micro-Concerto for Solo Percussion, Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (1999)

Performers

Anne-Marie McDermott, Piano
Gilles Vonsattel, Piano
Aaron Boyd, Violin
Bella Hristova, Violin
Sean Lee, Violin
Paul Neubauer, Viola
Mihai Marica, Cello
Timothy Cobb, Double Bass
Tara Helen O’Connor, Flute
Tommaso Lonquich, Clarinet
Peter Kolkay, Bassoon
Stewart Rose, Horn
Ayano Kataoka, Percussion