BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Acme Widgets\, Inc.//NONSGML ExportToCalendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Groupmuses near X-WR-NAME:Groupmuses near BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260821T021637Z UID:86d51b70-dcd6-4350-b329-568f3e5a2f51 DTSTART:20260828T023000Z DTEND:20260828T050000Z DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Tom M.\nMusicians: Rustam Baibikov\n\nWelcome to our presentation of "Between Air and Earth" performed by Rustam Baibikov (Fl utes) and David Manley (Piano)\n\nThere will be light refreshments served free of charge after the performance and opportunities to support and enga ge with the musicians. Come to listen and enjoy each others' company.\n\nF ull program notes\nSET 1\nJ.S. Bach — Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major\nOne of Bach’s most recognizable melodies\, the Air is remarkab le for its calm\, flowing line and expressive simplicity. Originally writt en for orchestra\, it creates an atmosphere of quiet reflection.\n\nJ.S. B ach — Sonata for Flute and Basso Continuo in E Major\, BWV 1035\nA grace ful and lyrical sonata that combines elegant melodies with lively contrapu ntal writing. The four movements move between tenderness\, dance-like ener gy\, and virtuosic passages.\n\nW.A. Mozart — Fantasia No. 3 in D Minor\ , K. 397\nA dramatic and unpredictable work that moves freely between cont rasting moods. Written in the style of an improvisation\, it shifts betwee n melancholy\, tension\, and moments of sudden brightness.\n\nGabriel Faur é — Pavane\, Op. 50\nOriginally conceived as an orchestral work\, Faur é’s Pavane evokes the graceful character of an old Renaissance court da nce. Its restrained melody and delicate harmonies create a sense of elegan ce and nostalgia.\n\nFrancis Poulenc — Sonata for Flute and Piano\nWritt en in 1957\, Poulenc’s sonata combines lyricism\, humor\, melancholy\, a nd brilliant virtuosity. The music moves rapidly between intimate moments and energetic\, almost theatrical passages.\n\nSET 2\nClaude Bolling — A moureuse\nPart of Bolling’s distinctive fusion of classical technique an d jazz language\, Amoureuse combines lyrical melodies with the rhythmic fr eedom and harmonic color of jazz.\n\nAstor Piazzolla — Milonga\nA refine d and intimate interpretation of the Argentine milonga\, a dance related t o the tango. Piazzolla transforms its traditional character into something both lyrical and contemporary.\nAstor Piazzolla — Sin Rumbo\nMeaning “Without Direction\,” the piece captures a feeling of movement and unc ertainty. Its expressive melodies and characteristic tango rhythms create a sense of searching and restlessness.\nAstor Piazzolla — Street Tango\n A vivid expression of Piazzolla’s nuevo tango\, combining the energy of traditional Buenos Aires tango with modern harmonies\, rhythmic complexity \, and concert-music techniques.\n\nManuel Ponce — Mexican Theme and Var iations\nPonce draws on Mexican musical traditions and transforms a folk-l ike melody through a series of contrasting variations. The piece demonstra tes how traditional music can become the foundation for sophisticated conc ert music.\n\nUkrainian Folk Song — Zelenée Zhito Zelene\nA Ukrainian f olk song associated with the imagery of green grain and the natural world. Its simple melodic character reflects the strong connection between Ukrai nian folk music\, landscape\, and everyday life.\n\nTatar Folk Song — St oneberry\nA traditional Tatar melody presented through the expressive lang uage of folk song. Its inclusion brings the program to a personal and cult ural dimension\, connecting the concert with the musical traditions of the Volga-Tatar region.\n\n LOCATION:Creston SUMMARY:Between Air and Earth URL:https://www.groupmuse.com/events/16931-between-air-and-earth END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR