Chamber music is more than a collection of individual parts. It is a conversation in which musicians listen, respond, challenge, and inspire one another, creating something that none of them could achieve alone.
Many Voices, One Stage, presented as part of the Beyond the Notes concert series, explores this unique musical connection through a diverse program of works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Sergei Prokofiev, Dmitri Shostakovich, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Handel–Halvorsen.
From the deeply expressive lyricism of Rachmaninoff's Trio élégiaque No. 1to the intricate interplay of Prokofiev's Sonata for Two Violins, each composition reveals a different dimension of musical dialogue. Shostakovich's Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano brings together contrasting moods, from tenderness and nostalgia to humor and dance, while Saint-Saëns's Danse macabre, arranged for two violins, transforms a vivid orchestral scene into an intimate yet theatrical exchange. Handel–Halvorsen's Passacaglia showcases the remarkable expressive and virtuosic possibilities of just two string instruments.
Throughout the concert, changing instrumental combinations reveal how musical ideas can be shared, transformed, and brought to life through collaboration. Each performer contributes a distinct voice, yet together they create a unified musical experience.
Join us for an afternoon of chamber music that celebrates artistic individuality, the beauty of collaboration, and the connections that bring us beyond the notes.
Featuring:
Leonid Zuy, violin
Zhania Baiseit, violin
Ruslan Dashdamirov, violin
Veronika Sveshnikova, violin
Olga Zaiats, violin
Selin Demirel, cello
Mauricio Gonzalez, cello
Madalina Danila, piano
Nora Lowther, piano