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Immediately before he wrote his First Symphony, Beethoven wrote this Septet as a prototype or practice run. He was so ready for the nine symphonies that followed that this Septet became his most popular piece during his lifetime. You could almost call it his Tenth Symphony. Thrill to the full... [Read More]
Join us to celebrate French independence. Each of our three works represents a different vision of France. D’Indy brings us a French postcard painted by harp, flute, and strings. Bordes uses flute (played by Heather Zinninger) and strings to transport us to the Basque region, and Claude Debussy enchants us... [Read More]
Mendelssohn’s masterpiece is thrilling under David Perry’s leadership. Young Mendelssohn’s friendship with the elderly Goethe inspired this romantic triumph. It is paired with an equally impressive discovery, the Octet by Woldemar Bargiel, the half-brother of Clara Schumann and a composer much admired by Brahms. Be prepared … the electricity will... [Read More]
Electrifying string quintets by Mendelssohn and Joseph Haydn’s much neglected brother, Michael. The energy, charm, and excitement are palpable and is sandwiched around a beautifully evocative quartet for Oboe and Strings by Ernest John Moeran featuring UW–Madison oboe star Lindsay Flowers. String Quintet in C Major, P. 108 • Michael... [Read More]
Quintet in E Major, Op. 1 • Dame Ethel Smyth Two Violins, Viola, and Two Cellos Quintet in D Major, D. 956 • Franz Schubert Two Violins, Viola, and Two Cellos
Quartettsatz in C Minor, D. 703 • Franz Schubert String Quartet Divertimento in E Major, Op. 53 • Friedrich Gernsheim Flute, String Quartet, and Bass Grand Quintetto in B-flat Major, Op. 34 • Carl Maria von Weber Clarinet and String Quartet
Quartet No. 8 in C Minor • Dmitri Shostakovich String Quartet Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 13 • Felix Mendelssohn String Quartet
Baroque Brilliance Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 3, No. 4 - HWV 315 Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759) Two Oboes, Bassoon, Strings, and Harpsichord Suite in D Minor J.H. D'Anglebert (1629-1691) Solo Harpsichord Trio Sonata No. 5 in F Major Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745) Two Oboes, Bassoon, Harpsichord, and Bass... [Read More]
Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055 Johann Sebastian Bach Harpsichord and Strings (1685-1750) Concerto in C Minor, BWV... [Read More]
Quartet No. 5 in E-flat Major Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf String Quartet ... [Read More]
Midsummer’s Music presents the exciting, vibrant Hunt Quartet of elite string graduate students from UW-Madison in two free community concerts. Tickets are not necessary. Enjoy a repertoire that includes seasonal favorites, and stay for receptions to mix and mingle with the musicians and to savor some light hors d'oeuvres with... [Read More]
A reception with the musicians follows this concert. Adagio Wilhelm Braun (1796-1867) Oboe and String Quartet Serenade in A Major, Op. 10 Ernst Naumann (1832-1910) Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Horn, String Quartet, and Bass Sextet in A Minor, Op. 94 Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) Two Violins, Two Violas, and... [Read More]