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Horszowski Trio Haydn Piano Trio in E Minor, Hob. XV:12 Allegro moderato Andante Rondo . Presto Jan Swafford (They That Mourn), in commemoration of 9/11 Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, op. 67 Andante — Moderato Allegro con brio Largo Allegretto — Adagio with Horszowski Trio: Jesse Mills, violin; Ole Akohoshi, cello; Rieko Aizawa, piano Jan Swafford is an acclaimed American composer and music biographer educated at Harvard and the Yale School of Music. Known for his “New Romantic” style, his music is performed internationally. Swafford is highly regarded for his definitive biographies of composers, including Ives, Brahms, Mozart, and the bestseller Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph. Born in 1946, he earned a D.M.A. from Yale and has taught at institutions including Boston Conservatory and Tufts. His biographies, often named New York Times Critics’ Choices, are noted for blending meticulous research with engaging narrative. He won the PEN/Winship Award for his Charles Ives biography. An award-winning composer (NEA grant recipient), his works often explore landscape and nature. He is a recognized music journalist, contributing to Slate and the Boston Globe, and a preconcert lecturer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra.” Giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times), “eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe), and described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” (The New Yorker), the Horszowski Trio has quickly become a vital force in the international chamber music world since their formation in 2011. In 2023, the “Horszowski Trio Prize” was created by the prestigious Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, to award piano trio winners. In 2019, the Horszowski Trio made its London debut in a sold-out concert presented by Wigmore Hall. Their success led to a 21-concert-tour in Germany in 2022, acclaimed by major critics: “This ensemble can play anything.”; “With all the intensity of the expression that the three musicians achieve, they play in a finely tuned manner, span gripping musical arcs, work out surprising details, amaze with their interpretive imagination and stylistically confident sensitivity.”; “While listening to their Dvorak Dumky Trio, you couldn’t believe that it was not a Czech but an American ensemble playing.” The Trio takes its inspiration from the musicianship, integrity, and humanity of the pre-eminent pianist Mieczysław Horszowski (1892–1993); the ensemble’s pianist, Rieko Aizawa,

Nosky’s Baroque Band Aisslinn Nosky , Director & Violin Soloist Steve Marquardt , Trumpet Soloist Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709), Trumpet Concerto in D , Roger 188, (after 1702) I. Allegro, II. Adagio, III. Allegro Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713), Concerto Grosso, Op 6 Number 10, (1688) I. Preludio: Largo, II. Allemanda: Allegro, III. Adagio, IV. Corrente: Vivace, V. Giga: Presto, VI. Minuetto: Vivace G. Torelli , Violin Concerto in e minor, Op 8 No. 9, (1709) I. Allegro, II. Largo, III. Allegro e solo, IV. Largo, V. Allegro Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767), "Burlesque de Quixotte Suite, TWV 55:G10, (1761) I. Ouverture, II. Le réveil de Quichotte, III. Son attaque des moulins à vent, IV. Ses soupirs amoureux après la Princesse Dulcinée, V. Sanche Panse berné, VI. Le galope de Rosinante, VII. Celui d'ane de Sanche, VIII. Le couché de Quichotte Intermission Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Violin Concerto, BWV 1052r, (1730) I. Allegro, II. Adagio, III. Allegro G. P. Telemann , Concerto for trumpet & strings, TWV 53:D5, (after 1702) I. Vivace, II. Adagio, III. Allegro WQXR Host: Annie Bergen PROGRAM PROGRAM NOTES & BIOGRAPHIES Nosky’s Baroque Band first performed in our series in July 2023 The performance of Nosky’s Baroque Band has been made possible in part by a generous grant from the Rea Charitable Trust

A Musical Deep Dive With Jonathon Heyward New to classical music? This engaging program pairs a world premiere with a beloved symphonic classic, complimented by an onstage conversation.

Peter Whelan, Music Director and Conductor Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra presents a program of instrumental and vocal favorites from Handel carefully interspersed with a contemporary song cycle by Caroline Shaw.

Program: Stravinsky , Symphony in Three Movements; Berg , Violin Concerto "To the Memory of an Angel"; Bartók , Concerto for Orchestra, Sz 116 Performers: Juilliard Orchestra; Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra; Esa-Pekka Salonen , Conductor

Program: Frederick Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring; Billy Childs: A More Perfect Union (Co-Commission, New York Premiere) Demarre McGill, flute (Avery Fisher Career Grant 2003) Anthony McGill, clarinet (Avery Fisher Prize 2020; Avery Fisher Career Grant 2000); Hannah Ishizaki: Change Thy Course (Commission, World Premiere); Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 1, “Spring”. Performers: Jonathon Heyward, conductor; Demarre McGill, flute; Anthony McGill, clarinet. The Festival Orchestra’s season comes to an exhilarating conclusion in this vibrant program celebrating new voices and timeless inspirations. The evening begins with Delius’ ode to spring as a prelude to the New York premiere of a new work by Billy Childs, a Lincoln Center co-commission with the featured soloists for The Avery Fisher Legacy Concert—flutist Demarre McGill (Principal flute at the Seattle Symphony) and clarinetist Anthony McGill (Principal clarinet at the New York Philharmonic). Childs brings the flute and clarinet into lively conversation, showcasing the extraordinary artistry and musical chemistry of the McGill brothers. Following intermission, revel in the world premiere commission of composer Hannah Ishizaki’s latest work, inspired by Schumann’s First Symphony. Heyward’s multi-year exploration of the Schumann symphonies comes to a conclusion with the full performance of Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 1, the “Spring,” a radiant work inspired by the promise of renewal and new beginnings.

Program: Frederick Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring; Billy Childs: A More Perfect Union (Co-Commission, New York Premiere) Demarre McGill, flute (Avery Fisher Career Grant 2003) Anthony McGill, clarinet (Avery Fisher Prize 2020; Avery Fisher Career Grant 2000); Hannah Ishizaki: Change Thy Course (Commission, World Premiere); Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 1, “Spring”. Performers: Jonathon Heyward, conductor; Demarre McGill, flute; Anthony McGill, clarinet. The Festival Orchestra’s season comes to an exhilarating conclusion in this vibrant program celebrating new voices and timeless inspirations. The evening begins with Delius’ ode to spring as a prelude to the New York premiere of a new work by Billy Childs, a Lincoln Center co-commission with the featured soloists for The Avery Fisher Legacy Concert—flutist Demarre McGill (Principal flute at the Seattle Symphony) and clarinetist Anthony McGill (Principal clarinet at the New York Philharmonic). Childs brings the flute and clarinet into lively conversation, showcasing the extraordinary artistry and musical chemistry of the McGill brothers. Following intermission, revel in the world premiere commission of composer Hannah Ishizaki’s latest work, inspired by Schumann’s First Symphony. Heyward’s multi-year exploration of the Schumann symphonies comes to a conclusion with the full performance of Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 1, the “Spring,” a radiant work inspired by the promise of renewal and new beginnings.

Works of Schumann and Inna Faliks with Inna Faliks, piano Described by The New Yorker as “adventurous and passionate,” Ukrainian-born pianist Inna Faliks is recognized as one of the most poetic and versatile artists of her generation. Known for commanding performances of the standard repertoire, as well as innovative interdisciplinary projects, she has built a music life defined by passion, sincerity, intellectual depth and creative curiosity. Faliks has performed thousands of recitals throughout the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. She has appeared at many of the world’s leading venues including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, National Gallery of Art, Salle Cortot in Paris, Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Hall, Beijing Center for the Performing Arts and other major halls across China, Oji Hall in Japan and major festivals such as Ravinia, Verbier, Gilmore, Newport Classical. Since her acclaimed debut with the Chicago Symphony, Faliks has remained a sought-after concerto soloist with leading orchestras in the US and abroad in a variety of of works spanning from Beethoven’s complete piano concerti to Clara Schumann, Florence Price, Paul Schoenfield, and Rachmaninoff. Her interdisciplinary performances include her one-woman show, the monologue-recital “Polonaise-Fantasie, the Story of a Pianist” and her long-running poetry and music project, Music/Words, which features living poets. She is a committed chamber musician, collaborating with major artists such as Rachel Barton Pine, Gilles Apap, Wendy Warner, Hila Plitmann and many others. A defining element in her artistry is her commitment to contemporary music. Numerous composers have written works specifically for her, and she has given many world premieres. In 2024, she premiered Clarice Assad’s “Lilith” Concerto, which Assad wrote for her. In the 2025-26 season, she gave the world premiere of Gabriel Prokofiev’s Concerto for Minimoog Synthesizer and Orchestra with Orquestra Sinfonica do Porto Casa da Musica – the first and only concert pianist in the world to appear on stage as a virtuoso of the Minimoog Synthesizer in a concerto format. She is a prolific recording artist, with albums ranging from Schumann, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff to innovative projects such as Reimagine Beethoven and Ravel, 9 premieres and the most recent Manuscripts Don’t Burn , featured on NPR’s Morning Edition. Faliks is an acclaimed author, with a recently published memoir “Weight in the Fingertips: A Musical Odyssey from Sov