Kindly hosted by Ram and Denise in their private home in Palo Alto
Franz Schubert: Piano Trio in B flat
Ludwig van Beethoven: Variations for Cello and Piano
Joaquin Turina: Piano Trio No. 2
performed by
Karsten Windt, Violin and Introductions
Angela Lee, Cello
Avi Downes, Piano
Come enjoy a musical afternoon in sunny Palo Alto.While
many musical organizations close the doors for vacation in August, Ram
and Denise kindly open their beautiful house and terrace for SALON
CLASSIQUE. Sit inside close to the musicians, or on the deck by the pool and listen to great masterworks for piano trio. Wine and refreshments will be
served as well as hors d'oeuvres during the intermission.
About the program:
Schubert's
Piano Trio in B flat is a jewel of the genre. The composer performed it
himself in a private salon among his friends in Vienna, where he
premiered most of his chamber music. A few decades earlier Beethoven had
written his virtuosic Variations for Cello and Piano. They are based on
a theme from Mozart's opera The Magic Flute that everybody was
whistling in the streets at that time. Our final piece is the Second
Piano Trio by great romantic Spanish composer Joaquin Turina. He had
acquired his skills in bustling Paris of the early 20th century and
became a master in combining French impressionist refinement with the
passion of Spanish folklore.
About the musicians:
Angela
Lee, cellist of The Lee Trio, and Karsten Windt, founding director of
SALON CLASSIQUE and former 1st. violinist of the Deutsche Symphony
Berlin, belong to the core of the SALON CLASSIQUE musicians. This time
they are joined by pianist Avi Downes, whom we welcome back on the
podium after the birth of her second child. After studying in San
Francisco, Vienna and Cologne, Avi has been playing chamber music
throughout her career and received numerous awards in international
competitions.
About the series:
SALON
CLASSIQUE, an affiliate of San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music, is a
concert series that brings masterworks of chamber music from the
concert hall back to its original setting: the intimate environment of a
private venue. We provide informative introductions to the music as
part of the program.
About the hosts:
When
inviting their friends for the legendary annual spring party, Ram and
Denise do not only offer delicious food, but also have some friends performing live music for their guests. The audience can sit around the musicians from
many different sides, with the doors open to the deck and garden,
which makes their home the perfect venue for a chamber music concert in
the summer. Thank you for hosting this SALON CLASSIQUE concert, Ram and Denise.
Reservation:
Admission: $50, seating is limited. Advance
payment by credit card or check is required to secure your seat. Visit http://summertrio http://summertrio.eventbrite.com .eventbrite.com for your secure booking.
