Arts and Entertainment
January 16, 2025
From: La Musica International Chamber Music FestivalJoin us for a season of big feelings, big ideas, big energy.
Who brings this big story to us? The amazing, fearless artists coming to La Musica in 2025. Artistic Director Wu Han has gathered together virtuosi who can’t wait to get their hands on these programs.
A poignant evening of Mendelssohn, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s tour of Spain, jaw-dropping violin prowess, and a festival that fires on all cylinders.
Power, emotion, color, glory. It’s all that and it’s all here.
Schedule of Events
January 21, 2025
7pm: Celebrating Mendelssohn at Riverview Performing Arts Center
Mendelssohn violin sonata in f major, op. 4
Mendelssohn cello sonata no. 2 in d major, op. 58
Mendelssohn piano trio no. 2 in c minor, op. 66
Wu han, piano; julian rhee, violin; david finckel, cello
A rare deep dive into a beloved composer’s work. Pianist and Artistic Director Wu Han, cellist David Finckel, and violinist Julian Rhee bring fresh voices to powerful music.
Program Notes
Artist sponsors: Fred and Terri Derr, Julie Planck and Chuck Albers, John Bradbury and Frances D. Fergusson
February 3, 2025
7:00 pm: Spanish Journey
Obradors canciones clásicas españolas for voice and guitar
Albéniz mallorca for guitar, op. 202
Arbós tres piezas originales en estilo español (three original pieces in spanish style) for piano trio, op. 16
Falla siete canciones populares españolas (seven spanish folksongs) for voice and piano
Sarasate “romanza andaluza” from spanish dances for violin and piano, op. 22
Rodrigo tres canciones españolas (three spanish songs) for voice and guitar
Turina piano trio no. 2 in b minor, op. 76
Vanessa becerra, soprano; jason vieaux, guitar; kristin lee, violin; clive greensmith, cello; soyeon kate lee, piano
The chamber music society of lincoln center takes us to spain in ways instantly recognizable and seldom heard. Artists match the music in a flamboyant, delicious program.
Program notes
Artist sponsors: robin radin, peter and melody kretzmer, kutay and rebecca taysi, kerrianne and keith mcmurdo, joy mcintyre
March 9, 2025
7:00 pm: Violin Virtuosity
Fauré violin sonata no. 1 in a major, op. 13
Moszkowski suite in g minor for two violins and piano, op. 71
Grieg violin sonata no. 2 in g major, op. 13
Ysaÿe Sonata In A Minor For Two Violins
Barlowe Hebraique Elegie For Two Violins
Sarasate navarra for two violins and piano, op. 33
Paul Huang, violin; Danbi Um, violin; Juho Pohjonen, piano
Romance, mourning, delight. Also: jaw-dropping bravura. You won’t believe how your heart responds to this music. But keep your eyes open to see how
They do it.
Program Notes
Artist Sponsors: Sandra Van Langen, Gail Berenson, George and Carolyn Kotlewski
April 11, 2025
7:00 pm: Beethoven, Martinu, Dvorak
Pre-Concert Talk at 6:15 p.m.
Beethoven piano trio in e-flat major, op. 1, no. 1
Martin? duo no. 1 for violin and viola, "three madrigals"
Dvo?ák string sextet in a major, op. 48
Wu han, piano; chad hoopes, violin; kristin lee, violin; aaron boyd, viola; milena pájaro-van de stadt, viola; dmitri atapine, cello; david finckel, cello
Beethoven emancipates the cello and starts to make his mark on trios. Dvo?ák puts ethnic czech tunes at the heart of his first internationally successful chamber work. What does mercurial exuberance sound like? Listen to martin?!
Program notes
Artist sponsors: john bradbury and frances d. Fergusson, fred and terri derr, charles hamilton and miriam lockhart, peter and melody kretzmer, anne parsons, charles and vicki raeburn, susan robinson
April 14, 2025
7:00 pm: Beethoven, Dvorak, Dohnanyi
Pre-Concert Talk at 6:15 pm
Beethoven string trio in g major, op. 9, no. 1
Dvorak piano trio in e minor, op. 90, "dumky"
Dohnanyi piano quintet no. 1 in c minor, op. 1
Orion Weiss, piano; Wu Han, piano; Aaron Boyd, violin; Chad Hoopes, violin; Kristin Lee, violin; Milena Pájaro-van de Stadt, viola; Dmitri Atapine, cello; David Finckel, cello
Hear Beethoven pushing the limits of every genre he attempts. Hear the folk dance influences in Dvo?ák’s grave farewell to his homeland. Hear the lyrical romance of Dohnányi’s quintet. (Go Seminoles. Dohnányi taught at Florida State.)
Program Notes
Artist Sponsors: John Bradbury and Frances D. Fergusson, Fred and Terri Derr, Charles Hamilton and Miriam Lockhart, Peter and Melody Kretzmer, Anne Parsons, Charles and Vicki Raeburn, Susan Robinson
April 17, 2025
7:00 pm: Barber, Bloch, Faure
Pre-Concert Talk at 6:15 p.m.
BARBER Souvenirs for Piano, Four Hands, Op. 28
BLOCH Piano Quintet No. 1
FAURÉ Piano Quartet no. 1 in C minor, op. 15
Orion Weiss, piano; Wu Han, piano; Kristin Lee, violin; Aaron Boyd, violin; Milena Pájaro-van de Stadt, viola; Dmitri Atapine, cello
From the lilt and lightness of Barber’s dances, to the warmth of Fauré’s quartet, to Bloch’s rarely played, rarely heard heartbreak—it’s magical when music reflects what’s deepest in us.
Program Notes
Artist Sponsors: John Bradbury and Frances D. Fergusson, Fred and Terri Derr, Charles Hamilton and Miriam Lockhart, Peter and Melody Kretzmer, Anne Parsons, Charles and Vicki Raeburn, Susan Robinson.
Date:
January 21, 2025 - April 17, 2025
Location:
Riverview High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231
Sarasota Opera House, 61 North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236