​‘Legacy of Genius: Bach and Beyond’ explores the enduring influence of J. S. Bach on subsequent generations of composers, while allowing each composer to express their individuality.

 

From Bach's timeless Prelude from Cello Suites to Gabriel Fauré's charming piano trio to Fazil Say’s masterful violin sonata to Johannes Brahms' passionate Piano Trio No. 2 in C major, this journey through Bach's legacy illustrates how his legacy continues to inspire and shape new works.

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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Prelude from Cello Suites No.3 in C major

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Fazil Say (b. 1970)

Violin Sonata No. 1, Op.7

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Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)

Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120​​

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Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Piano Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87

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Kallos’s second program beautifully intertwines the heartfelt narratives and expressive depth found in compositions by and about women.

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The program includes Robert Schumann's Frauen-liebe und Leben,
Sarah Gibson's Carry (East Coast Premiere),
Lili Boulanger's songs from Clairières dans le ciel, Juhi Bansal's Love, Loss, and Exile for soprano, cello, and piano (2022), and
Hugo Wolf's  songs from Italienisches liederbuch

 

Join us for an evening of music that honors the diverse and powerful voices of women, resonating through heartfelt melodies and profound emotions.
 

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P R O G R A M

 

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

​Frauen-liebe und Leben, Op. 42

 

Sarah Gibson (1986-2024)

'Carry' (East Coast Premiere) for solo cello

 

Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)

Selected songs from Clairières dans le ciel 

 

Juhi Bansal (b.1984)

Love, Loss, and Exile for soprano, cello,

and piano (2022)

 

Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)

Selected songs from Italienisches liederbuch
 

‘Timeless Threads’ takes us on a journey through time, blending the old and the new.

 

From Hildegard von Bingen's chant "O Virtus Sapientie" to John Cage's Quodibet from string quartet in Four Parts, Mozart's theme and variation, Marc Mellits' discrete structures (2024), and Coleridge-Taylor's clarinet quintet, each piece connects to form a coherent and engaging experience.

 

Despite their diversity, the music works together to show how early compositions resonate with modern audiences and how contemporary works fit into the timeless flow of music.

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P R O G R A M

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Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)

"O Virtus Sapientie", arr. for string quartet by Marianne Pfau 

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John Cage (1912-1992)

Quodlibet from String Quartet in Four Parts

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Theme and Variation from Piano sonata, K.331, arr. for clarinet quintet by Graeme Steele Johnson

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Marc Mellits (b. 1966)

Discrete Structures for clarinet quintet (2024)

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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)

Clarinet Quintet

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'Kallos Masters', is a new series spotlighting world-renowned artists. The inaugural concert features the extraordinary cellist Paul Watkins, professor at the Yale School of Music, performing alongside our Artistic Director, Min Young Kang, at the piano.

 

 

The program includes four iconic works for cello and piano by Beethoven, Schubert, Britten, and Bridge, highlighting the timeless beauty of this repertoire.

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P R O G R A M

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Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Sonata in A minor, D. 821 for cello and piano

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Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Sonata for cello and piano in C major, Op. 65

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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Sonata for piano and cello No. 4 in C major, Op. 102, No. 1

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Frank Bridge (1879-1941)

Sonata for cello and piano in D minor, H. 125

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Kallos’s Season Finale explores the seamless integration of voices across different countries and time. Each piece whispers its own musical narrative, collectively forming a tapestry of emotional depth and artistic innovation.
 

Join us as we explore Benjamin Britten's ghostly Lachrymae, Claude Debussy's charming Piano Trio, and Johannes Brahms' stormy Piano Quartet No.3. 

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P R O G R A M

 

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Lachrymae for viola and piano, Op. 48

 

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Piano Trio in G major, L. 5

 

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60