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Musical instruments

Reflections & Dances

August 20th, 2023

First Presbyterian Church 2112 Rudolph Rd, Eau Claire

Suggested donation at the door

Michael Haydn

Hubert Ries

Frank Bridge

Emil Sochting

Johann Svendsen

Allegro Spritoso for String Quintet

Ben, Carol, Susan, Kirsti, Ryan

Trio No.1 in Gm

  1. Allegro

  2. Poco Adagio

  3. Allegretto

Ben, Carol, Susan

Lament for two violas

Kirsti, Ryan

Trio No.2 in Cm Op.54 No.11

  1. Rondino

  2. Menuett

  3. Allegro

Ben, Carol, Susan

Theme and Variations for String Quintet

Ben, Carol, Susan, Kirsti, Ryan

Intermission

Antonin Dvorak

Piano Trio Op.90 "Dumky"

  1. Lento Maestoso - Allegro Vivace - Allegro Molto

  2. Poco Adagio - Vivace

  3. Andante - Vivace non troppo

  4. Andante Moderato - Allegretto Scherzando - Allegro

  5. Allegro

  6. Lento Maestoso - Vivave

Kate, Susan, Ryan

Reflections & Dances

Among other great works, our 2023 August concert is featuring a Piano Trio by Dvorak named Dumky.
What is a Dumky, and why is it named that? Well, it is the plural of Dumka - a slavic folk ballad consisting of contrasting sections - and the whole trio is made up of six short movements of these.

Some sections are melancholy or wistful laments, followed suddenly by lively reeling dances. Each of the six movements is in a different key, winding through major and minor, exploring a variety of tonal color through all the instruments. There are some wonderful solo sections for all three parts.

We have tried to select other pieces for our program that also follow the idea of contrasting sections, in keeping with the theme. For instance the the waltz like Haydn, and the dark and mysterious Bridge.

Please join us in August, and if you do, you can enjoy some truly wonderful music. You can hear some great, and less well known, composers whose works span from the mid 18th to the mid 20th century.

We hope to see you there!

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