Welcome to our 65th 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.
“Are We Dreaming the Same Dream”
co-presentation of CMC and PRAx.
Akropolis Reed Quintet, winds
Pascal Le Boeuf, piano and composer
Marcus Finnie, drums
Are We Dreaming the Same Dream? is a “tour-de-force” (I Care If You Listen) of a concert experience that blurs the lines between classical, jazz, and contemporary music, examining what Ralph Ellison calls “the unity of American experience.” With a hybrid ensemble comprised of Akropolis Reed Quintet, pianist/composer Pascal Le Boeuf, and drummer Marcus Finnie, Le Boeuf deconstructs the fabric of his American experience by recognizing the strands of his musical DNA—Geri Allen, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus, and Leonard Bernstein. What are the strands that form our collective identity, and are we dreaming the same dream?
“Brilliant writing, exquisitely performed, and ingenuously conceived! Are We Dreaming The Same Dream? is a musical journey that shares a sound world that reveals the deep layers of life experience, and done so in the hands of some real masters of their instruments.” ~ Jennifer Higdon, Pulitzer Prize & Grammy Award-Winning Composer
Link to the album page: https://akropolisquintet.org/are-we-dreaming-the-same-dream/
Artist bios can be found on the album page.
Video links:
– Strands: https://youtu.be/mt9IBnRuLGk
– All Consuming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKjXNkrDPZA
Lincoln Trio
Described as “Sensational,” “Bewitching” (The Strad) and “Models of vibrancy and control” (Gramophone Magazine), the celebrated Grammy nominated, Chicago-based Lincoln Trio— made up of Desirée Ruhstrat, violin, David Cunliffe, cello, and Marta Aznavoorian, piano— takes its name from their home, the heartland of the United States, the land of Lincoln. The trio has been praised for its polished presentations of well-known chamber works and its ability to forge new paths with contemporary repertoire, including numerous compositions written especially for them.
“Bohemian Rhapsody”
Les Délices delights, inspires, educates, and expands audiences for music on period instruments through innovative programming and world class performances. Building a national reputation as a leader in the field of early music, the ensemble is advancing its relevance and sustainability by welcoming collaboration, embracing digital media, and proactively working to support diversity and inclusion among our peers and repertoire. Their program explores the unique sound of Bohemian chamber music with works by Krommer, Druschetzky, and Wranitzky as well as Mozart’s sublime oboe quartet in F major.
Musical Program
Quartet no. 2 in F major for oboe & strings – Franz Krommer
Allegro
Menuetto
Rondo
Quartet in G minor for oboe & strings – Georg Druschetzky
Adagio – Allegro
Andante
Allegro
INTERMISSION
Czech & Moravian folksongs and dances arr. Nathan Mondry
Preludio – Fughetta – Finale: Tema con variazione
Divertimento in G major – Johann Baptist Vanhal
Allegro Moderato
Andante
Menuetto
Quartet for oboe and strings in F major, K.370 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
Allegro
Adagio
Rondo
Tesla String Quartet
The Tesla Quartet is known the world over for their “superb capacity to find the inner heart of everything they play, regardless of era, style, or technical demand” (The International Review of Music). From cutting edge contemporary works to established masterpieces, the Tesla Quartet’s emotive and thoughtful interpretations reveal the ensemble’s deep commitment to the craft and to their ever-expanding repertoire. The quartet recognizes the power of their platform to amplify
underrepresented voices and to encourage the proliferation of an equitable and just future for society as well as a hospitable climate for posterity.
Haydn, Bacewicz, Dvořák
Good humor seems to define this program of works. Ever the musical prankster, Haydn enjoys pulling a fast one on the audience in the finale of his Quartet in E flat major, Op. 33 No. 2 “The Joke,” and to be honest, we do too! Grażyna Bacewicz’s Third String Quartet is imbued with a sense of optimism and almost childlike wonder that we find particularly infectious. Dvorak’s Quartet No. 10 in E flat major is full of charming Bohemian folk themes that feel like a warm embrace. Even in the sorrowful “Dumka” elegy, the composer can’t help but break out into a lively dance to break the tension.
Program
Joseph Haydn – String Quartet in E flat major, Op. 33 No. 2, “The Joke”
Grażyna Bacewicz – String Quartet No. 3
-Intermission-
Antonín Dvořák – String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major, Op. 51
Brooklyn Rider
Brooklyn Rider’s program explores ingenious works revolving around C, from Mozart’s wildly inventive “Dissonance” Quartet to Betsy Jolas’ musings on the building blocks of the string quartet (String Quartet #3) to the otherworldly soundscape of Arvo Pärt’s Solfeggio to Brahms’ c minor swirling masterpiece (Op. 51, #1). Not to be left out, the audience will collectively embody the C, joining Brooklyn Rider in Purcell’s magical Fantasia “Upon One Note.”
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!