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DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Susan H.\nMusicians: Lydia Consilvio and Jeremiah Cos
 sa\n\nJOIN US FOR NEW MUSICAL EMOTIONS AND EXPERIENCES!\nYou will be welco
 med in our friendly home. Snacks/wine/coffee\, as well as lots of joy prov
 ided as we connect through music to the larger circles among us. \n\nMayfl
 ower Chamber Ensemble \n Lydia Consilvio (oboe) and Jeremiah Cossa (piano)
 \n\n\nProgram\n\nJ.S. Bach: Jesu\, Joy of Man’s Desiring — Chorale fro
 m Cantata 147 (1716)\n\nSchumann: Three Romances\, Op. 94 (1849)\nI. Nicht
  schnell\nII. Einfach\, innig\nIII. Nicht schnell\n\nSchumann: Drei Fantas
 iestücke\, Op. 111 (solo piano) (1851)\nI. Sehr rasch\, mit leidenschaftl
 ichem Vortag\nII. Ziemlich langsam\nIII. Kräftig und sehr markirt\n\nDebu
 ssy (arr. Susan Jolles and Humbert Lucarelli): Three Pieces for Oboe and P
 iano (1891)\nNo. 2 Arabesque No. 2\nNo. 4 Prélude\nNo. 5 Minuet\n\nHindem
 ith: Sonata for Oboe and Piano (1938)\nI. Munter\nII. Sehr langsam\nIII. S
 ehr langsam\, wie zuerst\n\nProgram Notes\n\nThis recital invites listener
 s on a journey through the intimate corridors of musical expression\, weav
 ing threads of emotion\, reflection\, and inquiry. From the timeless spiri
 tuality of Johann Sebastian Bach to the Romantic introspection of Robert S
 chumann\, and onward to the impressionistic landscapes of Debussy\, the pr
 ogram unfolds with a richness of colors and textures\, culminating in Paul
  Hindemith's exploration of melody\, rhythm\, and form.\n\nThe program sho
 wcases Germanic composers from three distinct eras of European Classical m
 usic history. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) remains a cornerstone of W
 estern music\, renowned for his innovations in harmony and counterpoint. H
 is composition "Jesu\, Joy of Man's Desiring" from Cantata 147 (1716) exem
 plifies his mastery of polyphony and spiritual expression\, serving as a t
 estament to his enduring influence on subsequent generations of composers.
 \n\nRobert Schumann (1810-1856) was a central figure in the Romantic movem
 ent\, whose life and works epitomize the emotional intensity and introspec
 tive nature of the era. Struggling with mental health issues throughout hi
 s adult life\, Schumann's compositions offer a window into his inner turmo
 il and quest for artistic expression. The "Three Romances\, Op. 94" (1849)
 \, composed during a period of emotional turmoil\, reflect the composer's 
 profound sensitivity to the human condition and his struggle for emotional
  resonance.\n\nDebussy's impressionistic compositions transport listeners 
 to a world of ethereal beauty and evocative imagery. Arranged for oboe and
  piano by Susan Jolles and Humbert Lucarelli\, these pieces originally wri
 tten for piano solo are characterized by their delicate textures and subtl
 e harmonies. Debussy's soft\, impressionistic music offers a stark contras
 t to the often rigid and formal Germanic style prevalent in the program.\n
 \nPaul Hindemith (1895-1963) emerged as a leading figure in 20th-century m
 usic\, known for his neoclassical style and innovative approach to composi
 tion. His Sonata for Oboe and Piano (1938) represents a bold exploration o
 f melody\, rhythm\, and form. The sonata showcases Hindemith's meticulous 
 craftsmanship and his ability to create engaging musical dialogues between
  the oboe and piano. Through its distinctive melodies and rhythmic intrica
 cies\, the sonata offers a dynamic and captivating listening experience\, 
 highlighting Hindemith's mastery of musical expression and structure.\n\nT
 hrough the juxtaposition of these diverse works\, this recital offers a po
 ignant exploration of the myriad emotions and experiences that define the 
 human condition\, inviting listeners on a journey of introspection\, refle
 ction\, and ultimately\, transcendence.\n\n\n**Though there are no vaccine
  or negative COVID test requirements for this event\, please be mindful of
  other attendees and stay home if you are not feeling well. \n
LOCATION: Newton Highlands\, MA.  (5 min walk to MBTA)
SUMMARY:Conversations Over Time: Oboe/Piano Duos
URL:https://www.groupmuse.com/events/14148-conversations-over-time-oboe-pia
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