Welcome to our 66th season of continued commitment to presenting a variety of ensembles that combine core chamber repertoire, modern and contemporary works. This season, we are excited to partner with the Patricia Valian Reser Center (PRAx) for the Creative Arts, featuring their stunning new performance hall perfectly crafted to showcase our world-class musicians in an unparalleled setting.
VIDA Quartet brings together four guitarists of
exceptional artistry, praised by Gramophone for their
“unerring musical instinct.” Classic FM highlights
VIDAʼs ability to “conjure up an orchestral palette
of colour and effects,” which combined with their
“exquisite tonal and dynamic control” has firmly
established them as a passionate and masterful
ensemble who sparkle with what Acoustic calls
“vitality and spontaneity.”
Program
English Folk Song Suite Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)
March: Seventeen Come Sunday arr. Mark Ashford
Intermezzo: My Bonny Boy
March: Folk Songs from Somerset
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 Edvard Grieg (1843–1907)
Praeludium arr. Mark Eden
Sarabande
Gavotte–Musette–Gavotte
Air
Rigaudon
Hungarian Dance No. 1 Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Hungarian Dance No. 3 arr. Chris Stell
Hungarian Dance No. 5
— INTERMISSION —
Concerto for Four Violins, Op. 3, No. 10 RV 580 Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741) Allegro arr. Eden
(no break)
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, 1048 J. S. Bach (1685–1750)
Allegro arr. Eden
Piano Sonata No. 16, K.545, “Sonata Facile” W.A. Mozart (1756–1791)/
Allegro Edvard Grieg (1843–1907)
Andante arr. Eden
Rondo. Allegretto
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, Aria Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959)
arr. Eden
West Side Story Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990)
Mambo–Maria–Tonight–Somewhere– arr. Ashford and Amanda Cook
I Feel Pretty–America
The Harlem Quartet seamlessly mixes classical repertoire with jazz,
Latin, as well as contemporary works by classical composers. Known for
their innovative programming, praised for their “panache” by the New
York Times and their “new attitude to classical music” by the Cincinnati
Inquirer, the Harlem Quartet champions diversity in classical music in
performances on four continents and 47 states. In 2024, Harlem Quartet
won their first GRAMMY in the Best Classical Compendium category.
The world’s only full-time oboe, bassoon and piano
trio, the Poulenc Trio “does its namesake proud,”
according to the Washington Post, bringing “an
intriguing and beautifully played program … urbane
and sophisticated with near-effortless lightness and
grace.”
Trio Bohémo’s talent and deep musicality became
apparent almost immediately after its formation in 2019. Having won numerous international awards, their performances combine what Aulakonzerte Gottingen calls “precision, dedication and a spark of magic.” Adds Wigmore Hall Debut, “They are the music that the world needs.”
With 65 world premieres to its credit and 150 concert
works played throughout the United States, South
America and Europe, the iconoclastic Beo String
Quartet does what it loves best: playing classical
repertoire, contemporary, rock and experimental
music. Beo String Quartet joins in special
collaboration with Ilya Yakushev on the piano to
perform the Shostakovich Piano Quintet, commemorating
the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death.
Chamber Music Corvallis’ Statement of Inclusivity
Here at CMC, we believe in equality, respect for others, and creating a safe space for all to enjoy classical music. We believe the inclusion of people from all backgrounds makes us a stronger community. Our top priority is to bring high quality chamber music to everyone in the local and surrounding area of Corvallis. While we understand that historically, classical music has been an exclusive culture, we believe in making classical music more accessible and enjoyable for all. We look forward to continuing to create this community with you!