Salon Concert: Ravel & Bruch: A Dialogue of Elegance and Emotion

In celebration of Maurice Ravel’s 150th birth anniversary, this program explores the delicate interplay of impressionistic colors and romantic lyricism, bringing together Ravel’s graceful clarity, Bruch’s rich emotional depth, and Haydn’s classical brilliance. The evening begins with Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte, a hauntingly beautiful tribute to lost innocence, followed by Bruch’s Eight Pieces for Viola, Clarinet, and Piano, where soulful melodies and intimate textures weave a tapestry of romantic expression. Adding a touch of classical elegance, Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 76 No. 4, commonly known as Sunrise, unfolds with radiant lyricism and dynamic interplay, evoking the warmth and vitality of dawn. Concluding the program is Ravel’s Sonatine, a work of crystalline elegance and charm, embodying his signature refinement and luminous harmonies. Join New Asia Chamber Music Society for a night of sophisticated musical storytelling, where French impressionism meets German romanticism and Austrian classicism, celebrating Ravel’s enduring legacy.

Tickets: $40 GA / $25 Members (cap 40 tickets)
Theme: Echoes of Elegance: Ravel at 150

Musicians:
Yu-Ting Cheng, clarinet
Andy Lin, viola
Kelly Lin, piano
Yeontaek Oh, piano

Young Artist Chamber Music Program:
Yun Lee, violin
Lora Wu, violin
Joelle Hsu, viola
Nathaniel Kuo-Hsu, cello

Claude Debussy - Petite Suite for Piano 4 hands
Kelly Lin & Yeontaek Oh, pianos

Maurice Ravel - Sonatine
Yu-Ting Cheng clarinet
Yeontaek Oh, piano

Joseph Haydn - String Quartet in B-flat Major Op.87 No.4 “Sunrise”
I. Allegro con spirito
II. Adagio
Yun Lee, violin
Lora Wu, violin
Joelle Hsu, viola
Nathaniel Kuo-Hsu, cello

Maurice Ravel - Pavane pour une infante défunte
Yeontaek, piano

Max Bruch - Eight Pieces for viola, clarinet, and piano
I. Andante
II. Allegro con moto
IV. Allegro agitato
Yu-Ting Cheng, clarinet
Andy Lin, viola
Kelly Lin, piano