Join us for a performance of music for piano quintet by Stravinsky and Brahms.
Program
| Composer | Work | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Igor Stravinsky | Pétrouchka (arr. S. Hong) | 1921 |
| Intermission | ||
| Johannes Brahms | Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 | 1864 |
About the Ensemble
ensemble132 is an American collective of soloists and chamber
musicians of the highest caliber, uniting with a shared mission to reimagine the chamber
music landscape. The only group of its kind to continually create and premiere new standards
in the chamber music repertoire with its artist-crafted arrangements, ensemble132 excites
the imagination of audiences across the country with its uniquely genre-defying programs.
At every e132 event, audiences can expect a one-of-a-kind chamber music experience characterized by ensemble132’s versatile artistry and limitless programming possibilities. Chamber ballets, transcriptions of symphonies and jazz standards, and orchestrations of solo works comprise just a few of ensemble132’s programming highlights. Each member of ensemble132’s dynamic roster, all with stellar careers and accolades, brings their unique blend of uncompromising individuality and collaborative spirit to traditional masterworks as well as unearthed gems.
The group’s arrangements have been praised by critics and renowned musicians alike as “Audacious… liberating… illuminating” (Jon Sobel), “absolutely terrific … a delight … [they] succeed in opening up the sound of the piece in meaningful ways” (Robert McDonald), and “a fresh approach to music that is second to none” (Herbert Greenberg).
The artists of ensemble132 have collaborated closely at music festivals such as Marlboro, Ravinia, Music@Menlo, Verbier, and Taos, and they appear regularly with ensembles such as the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Catalyst Quartet, Borromeo String Quartet, and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. They are prizewinners at major competitions such as the Paganini, Joseph Joachim, Tibor Varga, Sibelius, Primrose, Beethoven Vienna, Vendome Prize, and American Pianists Awards.
About the Concert
This performance begins at 6:00 pm. Join us an hour earlier for a pre-concert discussion about the music on the program. After the performance, you’ll have an opportunity to meet the artists and learn about their backgrounds, interests, and career plans.
The address of the venue is 103 North Road, Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879. Driving time from Providence, Newport, Westerly, and southeastern Connecticut is under an hour, and Kingston Station is only five miles away.
Contributions
Guests at our concerts are asked to make a financial contribution at the door. All contributions go directly to our performing artists. The suggested contribution for this concert is $60 per person. We accept cash, personal checks, and credit cards. Checks should be payable to “Core Memory Music”.
Children under 18 are welcome to join us free of charge.
Reservations
If you’d like to attend this concert, send us an email with the full name of each person in your party. If seating is still available, we’ll confirm your reservation.
If you can’t attend the concert in person, you’re welcome to listen to our audio livestream (no reservation required).