#### PerformerCode: EROI
QUOTE:
**“The women of the Eroica Trio play nothing halfway. Hair flying...the Eroica achieved gestures of
orchestral power and sweep.”** *—Washington Post*
BLURB:
With flawless virtuosity and irresistible enthusiasm, the Eroica Trio thrills with no-holds-barred
performances of timeless masterworks and inventive contemporary compositions. Buckle your seatbelts
when the gutsy trio tackles an impressive program that includes the world premiere of a new work by
Dudley Bodin, Schubert’s dramatic Trio in E-flat Major, and a special arrangement of the Bach Chaconne,
created just for them. Erika Nickrenz, *piano;* Adela Peña, *violin;* Sara Sant’Ambrogio, *cello.*
PROGRAM:
**PROGRAM**
Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Anne Dudley: Chaconne, from Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004;
Dudley Bodin: Trio (2004); Franz Schubert: Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, op.
100, D. 929
#### PerformerCode: TANG
QUOTE:
**“Sensuous, hip-swirling scarlet women; brooding, sinuous men; the poignant, passionate music of an
onstage Spanish band—what more could you want…?”** *—Ottawa Citizen*
BLURB:
Madrid’s sizzling Compañía Talent Danza Ballet Español seductively slides, swirls, and stomps its way
across the stage in *Tango Flamenco.* Under the artistic direction of Antonio Najarro and Pascal Gaona,
sexy Spanish flamenco fuses with passionate Argentine tango in a hot-blooded combination of energy,
desire, and sexual tension. Adding to the smoldering mix is live music from the flamenco ensemble
Jarcamora and the tango group Ensamble Nuevo Tango.
#### PerformerCode: STL1
BLURB:
Internationally hailed for emotionally charged, brilliant music making, the St. Lawrence String Quartet,
Stanford’s ensemble-in-residence, takes audiences on thoughtful and exciting musical journeys. Its popular
*Sundays with the St. Lawrence* series opens with a powerful and passionate program that includes
Debussy’s rich and poetic Quartet in G Minor and Osvaldo Golijov’s *Yiddishbbuk,* an explosive
reflection on the Holocaust. Acclaimed pianist Jeremy Denk shares the stage for Franck’s Piano Quintet.
Geoff Nuttall, *violin;* Barry Shiffman, *violin;* Lesley Robertson, *viola;* Christopher Costanza,
*cello.*
PROGRAM:
**PROGRAM**
Claude Debussy: String Quartet in G Minor, op. 10; Osvaldo Golijov: *Yiddishbbuk: Inscriptions for
String Quartet* (1992); César Franck: Piano Quintet in F Minor
PRE:
#PRE-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION 1:15 PM#
The Sound of Color: Chamber Music of the Impressionists. Led by Geoff Nuttall.
SERIES:
*Enjoy two more* Sundays with the St. Lawrence *concerts on February 12 and April 23.*
#### PerformerCode: DAWN
QUOTE:
**“It’s becoming clearer with every new piece that Golijov is fast becoming one of the most important
composers for voice today—and that Upshaw is both his perfect muse and prophet.”** *—Boston
Herald*
BLURB:
The lyric beauty and versatility of soprano Dawn Upshaw are fully unleashed in the Northern California
premiere of *Ayre,* the exquisite new song cycle by celebrated composer Osvaldo Golijov. Derived from
15th-century Spanish folk tunes, *Ayre,* is composed of moving tales of love, war, religion, and rage,
infused with lush Mediterranean influences. This landmark performance also features the award-winning
contemporary ensemble Eighth Blackbird and South American composer and guitarist Gustavo Santaolalla.
#### PerformerCode: CHOI
QUOTE:
**“…unshakable discipline, beauty, and fullness of tone…the audience could not get enough.”** *—Saint
Paul Pioneer Press*
BLURB:
Revel in nearly 1,000 years of tradition with one of the world’s most storied and splendid choirs. The
glorious Choir of Westminster Abbey, under the direction of Master of the Choristers James O’Donnell,
fills centuries of grand liturgical repertoire with rich, sonorous tones and nuanced textures. The
magnificence of Memorial Church and its famed organ will add majesty to these heavenly voices.
#### PerformerCode: VANC
QUOTE
**“The most prestigious piano competition in the world.”** *—Chicago Tribune*
BLURB:
Every four years, the Van Cliburn Foundation brings together top young pianists from around the world for
the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Since 1962, this prestigious event has launched the
careers of stellar musicians whose technical excellence and prodigious talent have catapulted them above
their competitors. Hear the triumphant Bay Area debut of the latest gold medal winner, whose name will be
announced in June.
#### PerformerCode: DULC
QUOTE:
**“I feel people are looking for ideals, for something to believe...Understanding the past, you understand
the present, and you can build, maybe, a better future.”** *—Dulce Pontes*
BLURB:
With her lilting, ethereal voice belting out lyrics and wordless cries, chanteuse Dulce Pontes exudes
undeniable emotions. Accompanied by electric and acoustic instruments, Pontes wraps the raw,
heavyhearted passion of traditional Portuguese *fado* around cultural influences from Europe, Africa, and
the Mediterranean—yielding a distinctive and contemporary vibe that can sound deliciously old or
tantalizingly new.
PRE:
#PRE-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION 6:45 PM#
*Portuguese Fado, Then and Now.* Led by Sandy Miranda
#### PerformerCode: YING
QUOTE:
**“The Ying Quartet came as close to the ideal as possible, delivering chamber music of astonishing,
refreshing exaltation and exhilaration.”** *—Los Angeles Times*
BLURB:
Delivering what the *Los Angeles Times* calls “music of astonishing, refreshing exaltation and
exhilaration,” the Ying Quartet is lauded for its elegance and dynamism. The ensemble’s innovative project
*No Boundaries* pairs the four siblings with folk musician Mike Seeger to delve into diverse aspects of
America’s musical legacy through both modern classical and American folk music. The West Coast
premiere of this highly praised program kicks off Lively Arts’ *Imagine America* series. Timothy Ying,
*violin;* Janet Ying, *violin;* Phillip Ying, *viola;* David Ying, *cello.*
PROGRAM:
**PROGRAM**
Samuel Barber: String Quartet, op. 11; Paquito D’Rivera: *The Village Street Quartet;* William Bolcom:
Three Rags for String Quartet; Traditional: *Amazing Grace* (Mike Seeger); Jennifer Higdon: *Amazing
Grace;* Traditional: A selection of American songs (Mike Seeger); Jennifer Higdon: *Southern
Harmony;* Will Ramsey: *Peace* (Mike Seeger and the Ying Quartet); Traditional: *Free Little Bird*
(Mike Seeger and the Ying Quartet)
#### PerformerCode: WHA1
QUOTE:
**“This was a knockout combination of education and entertainment…Hearing each song after
Kapilow revealed its musical secrets was like meeting a celebrity just after reading his or her
autobiography.”** *—Theatermania.com*
BLURB:
Delightfully entertaining and profoundly insightful, eminent conductor, composer, and NPR personality
Rob Kapilow explores famous compositions with an exuberant blend of anecdotes, audience participation,
and performances by Kapilow and guest artists. A captivating combination of learning and entertainment,
*What Makes It Great?* has both the uninitiated and the most seasoned of listeners hearing the music in
fresh and revealing ways. Continuing Lively Arts’ theme of *Imagine America,* Kapilow’s first
appearance, *The American Songbook,* looks at the creative underpinnings of Leonard Bernstein, delving
into his classic musical *West Side Story.* The evening culminates with an illuminating performance of the
featured works.
SERIES:
*Rob Kapilow returns with a second* What Makes It Great? *program on January 8.*
#### PerformerCode: CHAN
QUOTE:
**“…sounds that shimmer and cling like handbells on a chilly day.”** *—Washington Post*
BLURB:
December feels warmer and brighter when the voices of Chanticleer grace Memorial Church with their
annual yuletide concert of sacred songs, spirituals, and carols. Like a huge family gathering, the holiday
program by the renowned *a cappella* ensemble has become a beloved local tradition.
#### PerformerCode: WHA2
QUOTE:
**“He’s as lively as a topflight sports announcer and as entertaining as a stand-up comedian. But he’s also
got substance in spades.”** *—Kansas City Star*
BLURB:
Charismatic conductor, composer, and NPR personality Rob Kapilow returns with a second *What Makes
It Great?* program. Kapilow’s blend of musical demonstrations, commentary, and audience participation
provides an enlightening and delightful experience for novices and classical music experts alike. In keeping
with the *Imagine America* theme, Kapilow enlists the Stanford Chamber Strings (the St. Lawrence String
Quartet and its handpicked ensemble) to offer new perspectives on Aaron Copland’s *Appalachian
Spring.* The program concludes with a complete performance of the work.
SERIES:
*Enjoy Rob Kapilow’s first* What Makes It Great? *program on December 7.*
#### PerformerCode: EMER
**“Surely, you think, with musicians like these there must be hope for humanity.”** *—Times (London)*
There’s always something special on hand when the longtime friends and exquisite musicians of the
Emerson String Quartet make their annual visit to Lively Arts. This season, the Grammy Award-winning
quartet performs its magic in a sparkling all-Scandinavian program, recently recorded for the ensemble’s
newest CD. The program features works by Carl Nielsen, Jean Sibelius, and Edvard Grieg. Eugene
Drucker, *violin;* Philip Setzer, *violin;* Lawrence Dutton, *viola;* David Finckel, *cello.*
PROGRAM:
**PROGRAM**
Carl Nielsen: *Ved en ung kunstners båre (At the Bier of a Young Artist)* for String Quartet; Jean Sibelius:
*Voces intimae (Intimate Voices):* String Quartet in D Minor, op. 56; Edvard Grieg: String Quartet in G
Minor, op. 27.
#### PerformerCode: MART
QUOTE:
**“Martha Graham’s dances…make most choreographers of the past century look exhausted.”** *—
London Telegraph*
BLURB:
Revel in the timeless wonder, power, and simplicity of the mother of American contemporary dance,
Martha Graham. This exhilarating program reveals the scope and beauty of Graham’s legacy and features
her modern American classic *Appalachian Spring.* Set to music by Aaron Copland and staged in period
dress, this groundbreaking work conveys the struggles and joys of the women in a small 19th-century
frontier town. Graham’s interpretation of the nation’s spirit continues Lively Arts’ *Imagine America*
series.
PRE:
#PRE-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION 6:45 PM#
*A Reading of Letters Written Between Martha Graham and Aaron Copland*
#### PerformerCode: CHAV
QUOTE:
**“Alberstein’s quivering tenor is sublimely expressive, full of pathos when caressing a ballad, frisky when
riding the crest of a traditional dance tune.”** *—Entertainment Weekly*
BLURB:
Singer/songwriter Chava Alberstein elicits laughter and tears from audiences with her extensive repertoire
of Yiddish, Hebrew, and English folk tunes. A national treasure in her native Israel, she has a voice
described by *Hadassah Magazine* as “so warm and mellow it wraps itself around you like a big hug.” In
a joyous return to Lively Arts, Alberstein is joined by the infectious Gypsy band Les Yeux Noirs for an
uplifting evening of music that celebrates the universal experiences of joy, loss, and hope.
#### PerformerCode: WAYN
QUOTE:
**“One of the most significant composers and individual saxophonists in jazz…”** *—New York Times*
BLURB:
One of the most important figures in jazz today revolutionary saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter
has showcased his daring fusions and luminous improvs with heavyweights such as John Coltrane, Art
Blakey, Miles Davis, and his own band, Weather Report. Join the music legend and his all-star quartet—
renowned pianist Danilo Perez, versatile drummer Brian Blade, and fellow multiple Grammy Award
winner John Patitucci on bass—for a sizzling night of unforgettable jazz. (Please note: special 7:00 pm start
time.)
#### PerformerCode: FROM
QUOTE:
**“We introduce you to some high-achiever kids who love music but who also have a passion for
Pokémon, languages, skiing, movies...”** *—Gerald Slavet,* From the Top *senior executive producer*
BLURB:
Fresh, captivating, and insightful, the hit NPR program *From the Top* showcases the stories and music of
exceptional young classical musicians from across the country. Acclaimed pianist Christopher O’Riley
hosts this combination of impressive individual performances, lively interviews, and lighthearted sketches.
Be a part of the fun as this performance will be recorded live and broadcast on public radio later in the year.
(Please note: due to the requirements of a live recording, this performance is recommended for audience
members at least seven years of age.)
#### PerformerCode: BOST
QUOTE:
**“…the quintet seemed connected by invisible bonds that created a unison like that of brothers who know
what the other is going to say or play before they ever do it.”** *—Altus Times*
BLURB:
Known for boisterous and fun performances as well as for spot-on precision and lively repartee, the Boston
Brass is lauded for ingenious arrangements of everything from Shostakovich to Count Basie. These spirited
virtuoso musicians captivate audiences of all ages with unforgettable gusto and style. J. D. Shaw, *French
horn;* Jeff Conner, *trumpet;* Richard Kelley, *trumpet;* Ed Clough, *trombone;* Andrew Hitz, *tuba.*
#### PerformerCode: ACTO
QUOTE:
**“Thank God for the Actors’ Gang. More than any other company [it] can be counted on to deliver the
kind of audacious work that takes risks as it entertains.”** *—Orange County Register*
BLURB:
Under the artistic direction of Academy Award winner Tim Robbins, the Actors’ Gang—one of Los
Angeles’ most daring and inventive theater ensembles—brings the riveting off-Broadway hit *The
Exonerated* to Lively Arts. This controversial play chronicles the gut-wrenching true stories of six
wrongfully convicted death row inmates, calling into question many of the workings of the criminal justice
system.
POST:
#POST-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION FEB 10#
#### PerformerCode: STL2
BLURB:
The St. Lawrence String Quartet, with its unmistakable exuberance and spontaneity, returns for its second
*Sundays with the St. Lawrence* concert to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth. Join these
esteemed musicians for an intimate afternoon of music making among friends as they share the stage with
internationally acclaimed horn player Eric Ruske and stellar clarinetist Todd Palmer. Geoff Nuttall,
*violin;* Barry Shiffman, *violin;* Lesley Robertson, *viola;* Christopher Costanza, *cello.*
PRE:
#PRE-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION 1:15 PM#
*From Haydn to Mozart: The Development of the String Quartet* Stephen Hinton in conversation with the
St. Lawrence String Quartet
SERIES:
*Enjoy two other* Sundays with the St. Lawrence *concerts on October 16 and later on April 23.*
#### PerformerCode: KART
QUOTE:
**“Kartik...transformed his seven-stringed sitar into an expressive human voice that growled, sang, soared
to the heights, and carried on elaborate rhythmic discussions with [the]…tabla.”** *—The Plain Dealer*
BLURB:
The foremost disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, sitarist Kartik Seshadri performs with rich tonal sensibility
and exciting rhythmic intricacy. One of the leading practitioners of Indian classical music, he plays with an
exceptional clarity and technical mastery that have made him a repeat performer at both the Kennedy
Center and Lincoln Center. Lively Arts is pleased to present Seshadri in partnership with Stanford’s Pan
Asian Music Festival.
#### PerformerCode: SALZ
QUOTE:
**“...a youthful dynamism and volcanic energy that provoked whistles and exclamations of ‘Wow’ from
the normally sedate...audience.”** *—Calgary Herald*
BLURB:
Playing without a conductor, the 16 free-spirited, charismatic musicians of the Salzburg Chamber Soloists
display the vigor, passion, and inventiveness of solo artists while staying perfectly harnessed in one shared
musical experience. The first half of the program pays homage to Mozart, with extraordinary soloist
Andreas Klein on piano for an inspired rendition of Mozart’s Piano Concerto K. 415. The second half
features stirring works by Edward Elgar and Franz Schubert.
PROGRAM:
**PROGRAM**
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Divertimento in D Major, K. 136, “Salzburg Symphony No. 1” and Piano
Concerto No. 13 in C Major, K. 415 (soloist: Andreas Klein, *piano*); Franz Schubert: Five Minuets and
Six Trios, D. 89, and Rondo for Piano and Strings; Edward Elgar: Serenade for Strings, op. 20
#### PerformerCode: RICH
QUOTE:
**“Thrilling and revealing, this is Bach playing of real stature.”** *—Gramophone*
BLURB:
Bach’s remarkable *Goldberg Variations* is often regarded as the most ambitious composition ever
written for harpsichord. In his first solo tour of the United States, master of historical keyboards Richard
Egarr offers the opportunity to hear the piece on the instrument for which it was originally composed. A
frequent collaborator with violinist and early music scholar Andrew Manze, Egarr gives revelatory
performances as a soloist, chamber musician, and conductor which consistently thrill audiences worldwide.
PRE:
#PRE-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION 6:45 PM#
*Music and Math in the* Goldberg Variations. Led by Peter Susskind.
#### PerformerCode: MICH
QUOTE:
**“He makes the physical manipulation of objects into a uniquely profound and poetic form.”** *—Los
Angeles Times*
BLURB:
For visual wonders and sheer fun, it’s hard to beat illusionist Michael Moschen. Glowing balls dance and
crawl across his body. Fluid hoops seem to melt and shape-shift in his hands. The only juggler in history to
receive a MacArthur Genius Award, Moschen deftly blends gravity-defying acrobatics, vaudeville, and
pantomime with audience participation as he upends the laws of physics. This magical matinee will enchant
the entire family.
#### PerformerCode: KRON
QUOTE:
**“I’ve always wanted the string quartet to be vital, and energetic, and alive, and cool… But it has to be
expressive of life.”** *—David Harrington, Kronos Quartet*
BLURB:
Annual favorites, the musicians of the Kronos Quartet continue their exploration of contemporary works
that weave in filaments of world music. This season, the inventive quartet presents the West Coast premiere
of a visceral new composition by Gabriela Frank. The epic piece, co-commissioned by Lively Arts, draws
on South American music and the legend of Viracocha, a creation myth from the Peruvian and Bolivian
Andes. David Harrington, *violin;* John Sherba, *violin;* Hank Dutt, *viola;* Jennifer Culp, *cello.*
#### PerformerCode: MURR
QUOTE:
**“Everything Perahia played provoked the senses, titillated the musical mind, flooded the emotional
receptors…The pianist seems to live every bar of music he produces…”** *—Los Angeles Times*
BLURB:
The Lively Arts community still cherishes the memory of Murray Perahia’s transformative performance in
2000. Illuminating everything he plays, the illustrious and beloved pianist makes an emotional connection
to each piece of music he performs and to each member of the audience. Brace yourself for another
unforgettable concert from this remarkable artist, who infuses his playing with brilliance, warmth, and
originality.
#### PerformerCode: EXPR
QUOTE:
**“…alarming and arousing theater. We are left in amazement and admiration.”** *—Stuttgart*
BLURB:
With definitive Australian style, Expressions Dance Company delivers an audacious, energetic, and
thoroughly entertaining take on Shakespeare’s Richard III. The explosive and inventive troupe, under the
artistic direction of Maggi Sietsma, has built a worldwide reputation for pushing the boundaries of dance
and theater. With *Virtually Richard3*—which has its American premiere at Lively Arts—speech, visual
media, and astounding athleticism combine for what *Backstage New York* calls “...a dazzling tour de
force.”
POST:
#POST-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION#
#### PerformerCode: CLAR
QUOTE:
**“Their exuberant performance and gutsy repertoire…was the kind of fresh approach that keeps chamber
music alive.”** *—Cincinnati Enquirer*
BLURB:
One of today’s most exciting young ensembles, the Claremont Trio was awarded the first-ever KalichsteinLaredo-Robinson International Trio Award (KLRITA) in 2003. Showcasing its breadth and sophistication,
the piano trio brings an exhilarating freshness to works by Haydn and contemporary composer Leon
Kirchner. As cosponsor of the KLRITA, Lively Arts is pleased to welcome these accomplished young
musicians to the Bay Area for the first time since they received this honor. Emily Bruskin, *violin;* Julia
Bruskin, *cello;* Donna Kwong, *piano.*
PROGRAM:
**PROGRAM**
Franz Joseph Haydn: Piano Trio No. 27 in C Major, Hob. XV: 27; Leon Kirchner: Trio No. 1 for Violin,
Cello, and Piano (1954); Robert Schumann: Trio No. 2 in F Major for Violin, Cello, and Piano, op. 80
#### PerformerCode: DIEK
QUOTE:
**“The players performed outstandingly...[the] well-rounded and impressive interpretation brought this
rediscovery out in shining radiance.”** *—Kölner Rundschau*
BLURB:
In all the centuries since its creation in 1701, German composer Johann Meder’s *St. Matthew Passion*
has never been performed in the United States. Now, this glorious Baroque composition receives its North
American premiere, recreated by early music specialists Die Kölner Akademie. More chamber-like than
Bach’s Passion, this intriguing work is scored for five singers and six period instruments—a perfect choice
for Memorial Church and its finely crafted Renaissance organ.
PROGRAM:
**PROGRAM**
Johann Valentin Meder: *Oratorische Passion nach Matthäus (St. Matthew Passion)*
#### PerformerCode: ELIO
QUOTE:
**“The concert is an example of the expanding definition of what makes the guitar a concert instrument.
We’re exploring the confluence between flamenco guitar and classical guitar.”** *—Eliot Fisk*
BLURB:
Two of the world’s preeminent guitar virtuosos share the stage for an exhilarating afternoon of classical,
Spanish, and Latin music. Charismatic Eliot Fisk, with his imaginative approach to classical guitar, has
expanded the legacy he inherited from his mentor, Andrés Segovia. Paco Peña—royalty in the realm of
flamenco guitar—embodies authenticity and innovation in this archetypal Spanish art form. Witness this
marvelous collaboration between two guitarists in Dinkelspiel’s intimate setting.
#### PerformerCode: STL3
BLURB:
The flawless touch and transparent sound of the St. Lawrence String Quartet are vividly expressed in the
season finale of the *Sundays with the St. Lawrence* series. The foursome contrasts a deeply moving
meditation on war by the contemporary Canadian composer Christos Hatzis with the delicate perfection of
Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major. Joining the ensemble for the Schubert quintet is the superb cellist
Matt Haimowitz. Geoff Nuttall, *violin;* Barry Shiffman, *violin;* Lesley Robertson, *viola;*
Christopher Costanza, *cello.*
PROGRAM:
**PROGRAM**
Christos Hatzis: String Quartet No. 2 *(The Gathering);* Franz Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, D.
956 (op. post. 163)
PRE:
#PRE-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION 1:15 PM#
*Rethinking Classical Conventions: New Directions in the Concert Career*Christopher Costanza in
conversation with Matt Haimowitz
SERIES:
*Enjoy two other* Sundays with the St. Lawrence *concerts on October 16 and February 12.*
#### PerformerCode: SEKO
QUOTE:
**“…if we could trace [his influences to] their common origin, we’d arrive at the headwaters of the
soul.”** *—Bill Moyers, PBS*
BLURB:
Sekou Sundiata’s deeply moving *blessing the boats* had the audience on its feet in 2005. This season,
Stanford University and Lively Arts commission and present the world premiere of *The 51st (Dream)
State,* the newest work from the groundbreaking poet and performance artist. Concluding Lively Arts’
*Imagine America* series, Sundiata and a 10-member ensemble use music, poems, monologues, and
multimedia images to explore how America defines itself amidst unprecedented global influence and
power.
POST:
#POST-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION APR 26#
#### PerformerCode: PARS
QUOTE:
**“...they dance like demons, fast and furious, up in the air and across the stage at a hectic pace...They
know how to make your spirits rise...”** *—Sydney Morning Herald*
BLURB:
Hailed for witty, intelligent works that abound with energy and precision, David Parsons is one of the
world’s most beloved and inspired choreographers. Formerly a principal dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance
Company, Parsons created his own company in 1987. In an exuberant all-Parsons program, his ninemember troupe will jazz things up to the music of Miles Davis, fly across the stage to a seductive Brazilian
beat, and dart playfully through light and dark. This is joyous dancing that promises to thrill and delight!
PROGRAM:
The program will include *Caught, Fill the Woods with Light, Kind of Blue, Nascimento,* and others.
POST:
#POST-PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION#
#### PerformerCode: CHEE
QUOTE:
**“Chee-Yun her heart, eloquently, tenderly, melting us all with her sincerity and astonishing
understanding of where the phrase comes from, how it must linger, when it must blaze forth.”** *—
Greenwich Time*
BLURB:
A few bars into one of violinist Chee-Yun’s flawless, stirring performances, audiences fall in love with this
brilliant artist’s smooth, melting sound. A recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, the
Juilliard trained musician, with her uncanny ability to extract the essence from each composition, has
emerged as one of America’s most gifted violinists.
PROGRAM:
**PROGRAM**
Tomaso Antonio Vitale: Chaconne; Manuel de Falla: *Suite Populaire Espagnole;* Johannes Brahms:
Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, op. 108; Richard Strauss: Sonata in E-flat Major, op. 18; Pablo de Sarasate:
Introduction and Tarantella, op. 43