American composer Robert Chumbley’s composition, Serenade for clarinet, cello and piano, will receive its world premiere at New York City’s Tenri Cultural Institute on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7 pm EDT. Another highlight of this concert will be the New York City premiere of Mr. Chumbley’s work 5 Bagatelles for solo piano. The full program follows:

Robert Chumbley, Serenade for clarinet, cello and piano (world premiere)

Robert Chumbley, 5 Bagatelles for solo piano (NYC premiere)

Robert Chumbley, Brahmsiana II for solo piano

Intermission

Johannes Brahms, Trio for clarinet, cello and piano

Steven Masi, piano; Barbara Mallow, cello; Diana Petrella, clarinet

Robert Chumbley’s compositions have been praised by numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer. In a recent American Record Guide review, his Piano Quartet was described as being “a good example of eclectic modern American writing; colorful, clear-textured, balancing rhythmic excitement and introspection.” One of the most versatile musicians of our day, Robert Chumbley has dedicated his life to composing and conducting for the musical theatre, opera, ballet, chamber music, and the symphony.