LICH GATE CONCERTS invites you to immerse yourself in a delightful afternoon of chamber music in the sunlit sanctuary of Old Parish Church in Sheffield. Whether you are a long-time classical music lover or new to the genre this concert promises to be an exceptional experience.
CONCERT: Saturday January 25 at 2 pm in Old Parish Church
Artistic Director Jorge Ávila also a Sheffield resident has curated a brilliant program featuring works for Piano Quartet (Piano and String Trio) from the Classical and Romantic periods as well as smaller works for various string combinations.
We open our concert with movements from Austrian composer FRANZ SCHUBERT’s String Trio in B-flat major D 471 Russian & Soviet composer REINHOLD GLIÈRE’s “Berceuse” from Eight Duets Op. 39 for Violin and Cello and Duo No. 2 Op. 12 in A major for Violin & Viola by the German composer CARL PHILIP STAMITZ.
Before the intermission we hear in its entirety the Piano Quartet in E-flat major K. 493 by Austria composer WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART the first to compose for this rich musical genre.
After intermission we hear the magnificent Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor Op. 15 by French composer GABRIEL FAURÉ considered one of the three masterpieces of his youth.
Our New York-based artists include JORGE ÁVILA Violin I; SARAH ADAMS Viola; SARAH HEWITT-ROTH Cello; and ADRIENNE KIM Piano.
Join us in experiencing the captivating artistry of these top-tier players as they share the beauty and intricacy of chamber music and their own insights into the works and the composers. We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of unforgettable performances!
Event Venue
Old Parish Church, 125 Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 40.00
