Music From Salem

Sunday, February 25, 2024
4:00PM

About the Show:
Experience an enchanting evening of classical chamber music with Music From Salem's exclusive concert, taking place for one night only on Sunday, February 25, at 4 PM. This esteemed ensemble, led by the acclaimed Artistic Director Lila Brown on viola, invites audiences to immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of chamber music. Originating in 1986, Music From Salem has garnered international acclaim for its intimate and evocative performances, bridging the gap between artist and audience in a profound musical dialogue. 

With tickets priced at a reasonable $30 and Pay-What-You-Can options available through the Fort Salem Theater Box Office, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through classical compositions ranging from the 18th century to contemporary works. As lauded by the Albany Times Union, Music From Salem showcases "world-class" musicianship, offering eloquent renditions of forgotten treasures and delivering masterful concerts that resonate deeply with audiences. 

IN THE PRESS:

“The playing was all world class.” - Albany Times Union

“It would be hard to find a group of musicians who play better. Their music making was exemplary, the program was unusual and the audience loved it.” - Albany Sunday Gazette

“Music from Salem musicians often speak eloquently for forgotten treasures…..The four players imbued this music with a great sense of comradeship, of enjoying each other’s musical company.” - Albany Times Union

“A masterful concert before a capacity audience” - Bennington Banner

PROGRAM:

Musicians:
Saul Bitran, violin;
Lila Brown, viola;
Jonathan Brin, cello

John Harbison                           Suite for Solo Cello

I. Preludio

Luigi Boccherini                       String Trio opus 47 #5 for violin, viola, and cello

I. Andante allegretto
II. Tempo di Menuetto

John Harbison                             Suite for Solo Cello

III. Sarabande

Maurice Revel                              Sonata for violin and cello, M.73 

I. Allegro
II. Très Vif
III. Lent
IV. Vif, avec entrain

Intermission

Caroline Shaw                             In manus tuas, for solo viola

Mieczyslaw Weinberg                String Trio, for violin, viola, and cello, Op.48

I. Allegro con moto
II. Andante
III. Moderato assai

Johann Sebastian Bach            from The Goldberg Variations (arranged for string trio by Dimitri Sitkovetzky)

Variation I a 1 Clavier