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This program explores the interplay between wind instruments and piano, beginning with Mendelssohn’s Concert Piece No. 1 in F minor for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano, Op. 113, a lyrical work showcasing dynamic exchanges between the instruments. Next is Schulhoff’s Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon, a lively piece by the Czech composer known for blending jazz, folk, and classical influences. Selections from Divertimento of Mozart Arias for Wind Quintet offers elegant melodies, while Dutilleux’s Sonatine for Flute and Piano combines delicate beauty with moments of intensity. The French composer, known for his sophisticated use of orchestral colors and textures, blends subtle harmonies and emotive soundscapes, showcasing his influence on 20th-century French music. The program concludes with Beethoven’s Quintet in E-flat Major for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano, highlighting vibrant dialogue between the wind instruments and piano.

Program

Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)

Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)

Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013)

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

Performers

Sahun Sam Hong

Piano

Tara Helen O’Connor

Flute

James Austin Smith

Oboe

Sebastian Manz

Clarinet

Marc Goldberg

Bassoon

Nathaniel Silberschlag

Horn