Alpenglow Chamber Music Festival
Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 06:00pm
Alpenglow Chamber Music Festival
Various Venues in Breckenridge
Enjoy four dynamic performances featuring French music including Saint-Saens, Ravel and Boulanger. the dramatic Bohemian composer, Smetana (to celebrate his 200th birthday) an unusual collaboration of bassoon and piano trio (ensemble-in-residence, the Horszowski Trio), a Saxophone Quintet by Zwilich plus numerous classics from Beethoven, Brahms and more.
Schedule of Events:
"French Delicacies"
An evening of French music including the colorful and elegant bassoon sonata masterpiece by Saint-Saens; a unique violin sonata with a beautiful blend of French and American jazz by Ravel; and a gorgeous hidden treasure by Nadia Boulanger, one of the most influential teachers from music history.
N. Boulanger - Three Pieces for Cello and Piano
Ibert - Selections from "Histoire" for Solo Piano
Platt (b.1965) - "Sunday Variations" (2022)
Saint-Saens - Sonata for Bassoon and Piano
Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Piano