A Winter Matinée

Details

Manami Matsushita full profile / Piano trio / 3 musicians

Other players: Christine Wu (Violin), Laura Andrade (Cello)

Full program notes

Beethoven : Op. 11 “Gassenhauer trio”
Tchaikovsky : Waltz of the flowers from Nutcracker
Shostakovich: Trio Op. 8 No. 1

Historical context

This program brings together three composers from different musical eras and traditions.

Beethoven’s Gassenhauer Trio reflects the elegance and charm of the Classical period, while Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 1 introduces the passionate and expressive musical language of the 20th century. We conclude with Tchaikovsky’s beloved Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker, bringing a festive touch to our December concert.

Together, these works offer a journey through different styles, emotions, and generations of classical music.

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