Celebrating the widespread influence of Cervantes' ground-breaking novel (first published in 1605), First Muse has brought together musical interpretations spanning centuries. The adventures of the errant knight Don Quixote in his search for chivalry are portrayed in the intimate songs of Ravel for baritone and piano (written in 1932-33, near the end of Ravel's life) as well as in the 1761 opera written by Telemann (we will present an "orchestral suite" from that work). The fantastic highlight of the concert will be Richard Strauss' Don Quixote - Fantastic Variations on a Theme of Knightly Character - yes, the entire work! - as arranged by cellist Laszlo Varga for six players. Our ambitious troupe including RPO musicians is joined by pianist Timothy Burns for this feat! Suite from Don Quixote - Georg Phillip Telemann Don Quichotte a Dulcinee - Maurice Ravel Don Quixote, Op. 35 - Richard Strauss (arr. Varga) Tigran Vardanyan - violin Melissa Matson - viola Lars Kirvan - cello Andrew Brown - clarinets Peter Kurau - horn Timothy Burns - piano with Marc Webster - bass voice Sunday May 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm $15 general / $5 student / $30 family max Click here for Ticket Information NEW - Become a "QUIXOTE CONTRIBUTOR" by sponsoring one of the evening's artists! If you're interested in showing your support for Quixotic chamber music, contact Melissa Matson at melissa@FirstMuse.org First Unitarian Church 220 Winton Road South Rochester NY Ample free parking Handicap Accessible Questions? Email info@FirstMuse.org |
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The Quest for Don Quixote - May 18, 2014 |