Musicians' Renaissance

Event ID:

2286

Title:

March 30, 2014

Presented by:

The Chicago Chamber Musicians

Event Type:

Performances

Genre:

Classical/Contemporary

Event Contact Name:

Jeremiah Frederick

Event Contact Email:

jeremiah.frederick@chicagochambermusic.org

Event Description:

The English Renaissance music of the 1600s, and
the turbulent 1900s, which brought a world of
change, deeply affected Britten. The works of Biber,
Speer, and Bertali reveal the Renaissance and early
Baroque trends and ideals that inspired the composer.
Fast-forwarding, the warmhearted Fuchs Clarinet
Quintet, written a year after Britten’s birth in 1913,
belies the chaos of the world that Britten would face.
Schumann described Mendelssohn as “the Mozart
of the 19th century.” His Piano Trio No. 2, which
closes the program, embodies the finest qualities of
his immaculate art. Composed two years before his
death, this refined piece was the last chamber work
Mendelssohn saw published.

member

Ensemble Name:

The Chicago Chamber Musicians

Composers:

Biber, Speer, Bertali, Fuchs, Mendelssohn

Program:

Biber Sonata à 3 for two violins, trombone, and continuo in D minor
Speer Sonata e Gigue for two violins, trombone, and continuo
Bertali Sonata à 3 for two violins, trombone, and continuo
Fuchs Clarinet Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 102
Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66

Venue:

Nichols Concert Hall

Location:

1490 Chicago Avenue The Music Institute of Chicago

Evanston, IL

Description:

Tickets range from $35-$45 with student discounts available.

Buy Link:

chicagochambermusic.org

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