Bargemusic Classical Concert Listings

Complete Piano Sonatas of Beethoven with Conversation, Part 8 “A New Vision” Sonata in E major, Op. 109 Sonata in Ab major, Op. 110 Sonata in C minor, Op. 111 with Jeffrey Swann, piano

Ursula Oppens/Jerome Lowenthal Joint Piano Recital Franz Scubert Impromptu in F minor, opus 143 Six Moments Musicaux, opus 94 Jerome Lowenthal Elliott Carter 90+ Clara Wieck Schumann Variations on a theme of Robert Schumann, opus 20 Elliott Carter Two Diversions Johannes Brahms Theme and Variations in D minor, Opus 18b Ursula Oppens Franz Schubert Fantasie in F minor, opus 103, D940 Jerome Lowenthal and Ursula Oppens Ursula Oppens , a legend among American pianists, is widely admired for her original and perceptive readings of new music, but also for her knowing interpretations of the standard repertoire. No other artist alive today has commissioned and premiered more new works for the piano that have entered the permanent repertoire. Over the years, Ms. Oppens has premiered works by such leading composers as John Adams, Luciano Berio, Anthony Braxton, Elliott Carter, John Corigliano, John Harbison, Julius Hemphill, Conlon Nancarrow, Charles Wuorinen, as well as many more. A prolific recording artist with five Grammy nominations, Ms. Oppens most recently released a recording of Frederic Rzewski’s The People United Will Never Be Defeated, nominated for a Grammy in 2016, and Piano Songs, a collaboration with Meredith Monk. Earlier releases include Winging It: Piano Music of John Corigliano; Oppens Plays Carter; a recording of Elliot Carter’s complete piano works for Cedille Records; Piano Music of Our Time featuring compositions by John Adams, Elliott Carter, and others; and a two-piano CD for Cedille Records devoted to Messiaen’s Visions de l’Amen and Debussy’s En blanc et noir performed with pianist Jerome Lowenthal. Currently Ms. Oppens is performing special 80th birthday programs for Messrs. Corigliano, Rzewski, and Wuorinen. Other performances appearances will include performances of works by Jonathan Harvey, and a joint recital with pianist Phillip Moll which will feature Mozart’s Concerto for two Pianos. As an orchestral guest soloist, Ms. Oppens has performed with virtually all of the world’s major orchestras; highlights include the Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Berlin Symphony, and London Philharmonic Orchestras. Ms. Oppens is also an avid chamber musician, performing with the Arditti, Juilliard, and Pacifica quartets, among others. Ursula Oppens joined the faculty of Mannes College in fall 2017, and is a Distinguished Professor of Music at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center in New Yor

Selected works for two violins, violin and viola, and solo violin by Bach, LeClair, Bartok, Mozart, Wieniawski with Mark Peskanov, violin; and Margo Shohl violin/viola

Mozart Selections from the string quintets Beethoven Selections from the Opus 18 string quartets with Mark Peskanov, violin, and Semplice Players

Piano works by A. Rubenstein, P. Tchaikovsky, and A. Peskanov with Alexander Peskanov and Coady Green, piano

“A Kaleidoscope of Favorites” Bach-Hess Jesu Joy of Man’s Desire Tchaikovsky-Pletnev excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite Rachmaninoff Two preludes, Op. 23 Chopin Heroic Polonaise Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition with Asiya Korepanova, piano Biography The pianist who performed the complete Rachmaninoff solo piano works within the composer’s 150th-anniversary year in 2023 , Asiya Korepanova is a pianistic powerhouse hailed as a “tremendously gifted pianist who exhibits a singular affinity for Rachmaninoff’s Russian romantic idiom and possesses the blazing technique to fully realize his distinctive scores” (South Florida Classical Review), who is also highly recognized as a composer, visual artist, and poet. A herald of an enormous repertoire encompassing over 60 piano concertos and solo works ranging from early Baroque period to music of living composers, Asiya is a quintessential completist. She finds unique joy in performing collections of works such as the 24 Liszt Etudes or the entire Well-Tempered Clavier by Bach. Her emotionally charged and colorfully nuanced performances have gained her the admiration of audiences and resulted in many repeat engagements. Asiya, a pianist and composer, draws her musical inspiration from the legacy of Dmitry Shostakovich, having studied composition under his direct disciple, Albert Leman. She is the author of original works in multiple genres and instrumentations. Her historic solo piano transcriptions of Richard Strauss’ ‘Ein Heldenleben’ , Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata , Tchaikovsky’s ‘Manfred’ Symphony, Mussorgsky’s ‘Songs and Dances of Death’ have placed her among today’s formidable transcribers, and attracted attention of world-renown pianists such as Lang Lang and Polina Osetinskaya, who commissioned and recorded Asiya’s transcriptions. The most recent composition events include the world premiere recording of Asiya’s concerto for alto saxophone and piano, Poéme , performed by Thomas Giles and Liana Pailodze Harron; the publication of her transcription of Rachmaninoff’s cello sonata ; the premiere of her Piano Quintet ‘I marvel at the sky’, commissioned by the Third Dimension Music Festival; and the premiere of Con Brio for two pianos, performed with her duo partner Ilya Kazantsev as a part of the Dranoff Two Piano Foundation series. An avid chamber musician, Asiya collaborates with a wide array of musicians, such as David Shifrin, the Balourdet Quartet, the Hermitage Piano Trio, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Rodne

Candide Quartet L. Bernstein , arr. Krinke: Overture to “Candide” [5:30] Wynton Marsalis: At the Octoroon Balls – String Quartet No. 1 [18:00] IV. Many Gone V. Hellbound Highball Felix Mendelsohn : String Quartet No. 6 in f minor, Op. 80 [25:00] I. Allegro vivace assai II. Allegro assai III. Adagio IV. Finale: Allegro molto Aleksandra Vrebalov : Pannonia Boundless [6:00] with the Candide Quartet Chili Ekman, violin Henry Rogers, violin Amelia Krinke, viola Vanny Hu, cello *Brought to you in part with the support of the Barnebl Fellowship from the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival* Biography Meet the Candide Quartet, a group of emerging young professionals committed to making a mark on a centuries-old tradition through their unique personalities, energy, and enthusiasm. The quartet is especially passionate about sharing the camraderie, connection, and intimacy inherent to string quartet playing. Through community outreach, collaborations with composers, and experimentations with style, these four young players are excited to shepherd the art of chamber music through a rapidly changing modern landscape. Chili Ekman Violinist Chili Ekman, 21, is studying with Professors Daniel Phillips and Stella Chen in his senior year at the Juilliard School. He attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Precollege and has been part of various music organizations in the Bay Area of California, such as the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Young Chamber Musicians. In 2022, Chili made his solo debut with the Stockton Symphony. Ekman has worked with many of the world’s leading chamber musicians, including David Finckel, Paul Neubauer, Robert Levin and Eugene Drucker, among others. Chili has also worked with ensembles such as the Miro, Pacifica, Calidore, Harlem and American quartets. Recently, Chili founded the Candide Quartet at Juilliard and has attended residencies at Madeline Island and Music in the Vineyards festivals. Vanny Hu Canadian cellist Vanny Hu, 20, is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree at The Juilliard School. Originally from Stratford Canada, she attended Pre-College at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto where she studied with David Hetherington and Andrés Díaz. Hu served as principal cello of the Juilliard Chamber Orchestra at Alice Tully, Baroque Orchestra at Aspen Music Festival, and NYO of Canada. She has played in classes for distinguished artists including Zuill Bailey and Zlatomir Fung, and has had chamber music studi

Candide Quartet L. Bernstein , arr. Krinke: Overture to “Candide” [5:30] Wynton Marsalis: At the Octoroon Balls – String Quartet No. 1 [18:00] IV. Many Gone V. Hellbound Highball Felix Mendelsohn : String Quartet No. 6 in f minor, Op. 80 [25:00] I. Allegro vivace assai II. Allegro assai III. Adagio IV. Finale: Allegro molto Aleksandra Vrebalov : Pannonia Boundless [6:00] with the Candide Quartet Chili Ekman, violin Henry Rogers, violin Amelia Krinke, viola Vanny Hu, cello *Brought to you in part with the support of the Barnebl Fellowship from the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival* Biography Meet the Candide Quartet, a group of emerging young professionals committed to making a mark on a centuries-old tradition through their unique personalities, energy, and enthusiasm. The quartet is especially passionate about sharing the camraderie, connection, and intimacy inherent to string quartet playing. Through community outreach, collaborations with composers, and experimentations with style, these four young players are excited to shepherd the art of chamber music through a rapidly changing modern landscape. Chili Ekman Violinist Chili Ekman, 21, is studying with Professors Daniel Phillips and Stella Chen in his senior year at the Juilliard School. He attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Precollege and has been part of various music organizations in the Bay Area of California, such as the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Young Chamber Musicians. In 2022, Chili made his solo debut with the Stockton Symphony. Ekman has worked with many of the world’s leading chamber musicians, including David Finckel, Paul Neubauer, Robert Levin and Eugene Drucker, among others. Chili has also worked with ensembles such as the Miro, Pacifica, Calidore, Harlem and American quartets. Recently, Chili founded the Candide Quartet at Juilliard and has attended residencies at Madeline Island and Music in the Vineyards festivals. Vanny Hu Canadian cellist Vanny Hu, 20, is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree at The Juilliard School. Originally from Stratford Canada, she attended Pre-College at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto where she studied with David Hetherington and Andrés Díaz. Hu served as principal cello of the Juilliard Chamber Orchestra at Alice Tully, Baroque Orchestra at Aspen Music Festival, and NYO of Canada. She has played in classes for distinguished artists including Zuill Bailey and Zlatomir Fung, and has had chamber music studi