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Schumann and Brahms Piano Quartets

November 13th, 2009 - Friday at 7:00pm
$15 Adult & Senior / $10 Student

Robert Schumann wrote his chamber music pieces intensely for two years after his marriage to Clara in 1840, and his Piano Quartet in E-flat is a sincere celebration for his beloved and life. Johannes Brahms, a very close friend of the Schumanns, wrote his famous Piano Quartet in G minor, 8 years after they first met. For this performance, legendary violinist Charles Castleman hails from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, to join cellist Mark Rudoff and violist Nancy Nehring from the Ohio State University in Columbus, and pianists Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta.

Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Adagio and Allegro in A-flat Major, Op. 70 (1849)
Mark Rudoff, violoncello; Ayako Tsuruta, piano

Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 (1842) [26’30]
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Scherzo: Allegro
III. Andante
IV. Allegro
Charles Castleman, violin ; Nancy Nehring, viola; Mark Rudoff, violoncello; Ayako Tsuruta, piano

Intermission

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 (1861) [40’00]
I. Allegro
II. Intermezzo: Allegro ma non troppo - Trio: Animato
III. Andante con moto - Animato
IV. Rondo alla zingarese: Presto - Meno presto - Molto presto
Charles Castleman, violin; Nancy Nehring, viola; Mark Rudoff, violoncello; Peter Miyamoto, piano

Reception to follow.

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