About this Event
A life told in seven pieces: a meditation on dreams deferred, and on coming back to something you love. Join us for an evening of music, storytelling, and refreshments.
We will provide a printed concert program.
The Program
Seven pieces of music, one life, and a dream that refused to stay buried. It's the story of a girl who dreamed of a life far from home, found music in her hardest season, and lost it to the sensible path, until she went back to the piano. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late for something you love, come listen.
Piano, violin, viola, and cello take turns telling the story, alone, in pairs, and all together.
Prologue: Looking Back
Rachmaninoff: Étude-tableau in D minor, Op. 39 No. 8
A Dream of Elsewhere
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 “Spring,” I. Allegro
Storm and Comfort
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49, I. Molto allegro ed agitato; II. Andante con moto tranquillo
When the World Grew Heavy
Franck: Violin Sonata in A major, II. Allegro
The Road Not Taken
Schubert: Fantasie in F minor, D. 940, for piano four hands, I. Allegro molto moderato; III. Allegro vivace
Too Late?
Kodály: Adagio for viola and piano
Finale: It’s Never Too Late to Play
Shostakovich: Five Pieces for two violins and piano
Who's Playing
Hosted by Lilan, a pianist who studied at the Juilliard Evening Division and the Mozarteum Summer Academy in Salzburg. She also runs Rhapsodate, a free online community for classical musicians and listeners, covering 15 US cities.
She's joined by chamber musicians, both professionals and advanced amateurs from the NYC classical music community. The performance is joined by Hamilton-Hudson Chamber Music Academy &Festival, Rhapsodate's community partner.
Sponsor
This event is sponsored by the , an international organization for chamber musicians, founded in 1947, to stimulate and expand the playing of chamber music for pleasure among musicians worldwide.
Why Is the Concert Named Musicians Who Never Quit?
Most classical performance opportunities, from festivals to competitions, are designed for the young. Even after playing at a top festival this summer, I still wish our paths had fit the conservatory pipeline. But music shouldn’t lose its audience just because we grew up.
What to expect
- About 70 minutes of music
- Wine, soft drinks, and light refreshments, included with your ticket
- Time after the concert to meet friends, old and new
If tonight makes you want to play again, or you're looking for people to share music with, come say hi. We'd love to play together or go to concerts with you.
Location
The event is at the Cathedral Studio within Michiko Studios.
How to find us
The building is on 39th St between 5th and 6th Avenues, closer to 5th Ave.
On weekends and after 5 p.m., press the "Michiko Studios" buzzer, and the door will unlock a few seconds later.
Event venue & nearby stays
Michiko Studios, 15 W 39th St, New York, United States
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