Brahms’ String Sextet No. 1 was his first chamber work for strings without piano, composed during a period of emotional upheaval involving Clara Schumann and a brief engagement to Agatha von Siebold. At the same time, he was grappling with his First Symphony, a project so daunting it took over 20 years to complete. Nearly a century earlier, Mozart, inspired by travels through Mannheim and Paris, sought to break free from Salzburg’s constraints and explore new musical forms. His Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola, written in 1779, reflects this spirit of innovation, though it wasn’t published until 1802. That same year, the work gained popularity and inspired several arrangements, including a string sextet version published anonymously in 1808. This adaptation allows each instrument in the ensemble to shine, offering a fresh perspective on Mozart’s dialogue between soloists.
Thursday, January 15, 2025 at 7 PM
Hayfield House at Penn State Wilkes-Barre
44 University Place, Dallas, PA
No senior/student discount. Seating is limited, tickets available ONLINE ONLY.
Join us for refreshments and a raffle during intermission!
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
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| 01/15 Symphonic Overtones (Hayfield House) | GENERAL ADMISSION | $20 |
Saturday, January 17, 2025 at 3 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Bloomsburg
345 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA
Tickets available online and at the door.
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
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| 01/17 Symphonic Overtones (Bloomsburg) | GENERAL ADMISSION | $20 | |
| 01/17 Symphonic Overtones (Bloomsburg) | SENIOR/STUDENT | $15 |
Artists
John Vaida, violin
Ambroise Aubrun, violin
Amy Iwazumi, viola
Aurelien Pederzoli, viola
Erin Ellis, cello
Lisa Caravan, cello
Program
Johannes Brahms: String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Grande Sestetto Concertante, from Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364