César Franck, acclaimed as “the French Brahms,” composed works of profound depth and unforgettable impact. But Franck’s Belgian roots and Parisian sensibility also color his music with a sensuousness only France can call its own, as experienced in this unique exploration of Franck’s captivating world.

Program

Franck
Prélude, choral, et fugue for Piano (1884)
Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano (1886)
Quintet in F minor for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello (1879)

Performers

Alessio Bax, Piano
Benjamin Beilman, Violin
Ani Kavafian, Violin
Paul Neubauer, Viola
David Requiro, Cello