Fresh Perspectives II: Exploring Musical Landscapes

From France and Italy to Germany, join Festival Artists on a musical journey through diverse and colorful landscapes. Experience the playful yet poignant tones of Poulenc’s Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano, the deep emotion of Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1, and the lush, Italian-inspired romanticism of Alfredo Casella’s Serenata. With its lyrical melodies and lively, dance-like rhythms, Casella’s work will have you tapping your feet and moving to the music.

Program:

Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), Trio for oboe, bassoon, and piano, FP 43

I. Presto

II. Andante

III. Rondo

Alfredo Casella, Serenata, op. 46

I. Marcia

II. Minuetto

III. Notturno

IV. Gavotta

V. Cavatina

VI. Finale. Tarantella

Intermission

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, op. 25

I. I. Allegro

II. Intermezzo: Allegro ma non troppo – Trio: Animato

III. Andante con moto

IV. Rondo all Zingarese: Presto