NOVEMBER 15, 2009 PROGRAMClaude Frank, piano
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NOVEMBER 8, 2009 PROGRAMOPUS ONE, Tsontakis, Martinů, BrahmsWhen they're not performing with either TASHI, or the Guarneri and Orion string quartets, the accomplished soloists of OPUS ONE join forces out of a warm mutual admiration for each another's artistry. They freely share in the excitement of performing the great music of their particular combination. In their most recent visit to Saint Paul Sunday, violinist Ida Kavafian, violist Steven Tenenbom, cellist Peter Wiley, and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott offer us some of the most spirited piano quartets in the repertoire—works of Mozart, Brahms, and Martinů—side by side with arresting new music of another collaborator, composer George Tsontakis. (more) |
A Look Back: 25 years of Saint Paul Sunday
(Photo above: London, England- Musician from the Guildhall String Ensemble played some rarely seen early instruments on Saint Paul Sunday Morning in October, 1990.)
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Each week since 1981, Saint Paul Sunday has affirmed the abiding relevance and hospitality of great classical music-making. Whether longtime fans or recent converts, listeners encounter the same spirit that launched the series very first program: intimate, one-of-a-kind performances and approachable conversation with exceptional artists about the music at hand. (more)
Acclaimed for its insightful performances, brilliant artistry and technical mastery, the Emerson String Quartet is one of the world's foremost chamber ensembles, and has amassed an impressive list of achievements: a brilliant series of recordings exclusively documented by Deutsche Grammophon since 1987, six Grammy Awards including two unprecedented honors for "Best Classical Album," three Gramophone Magazine Awards and performances of the complete cycles of Beethoven, Bartók and Shostakovich quartets in major concert halls throughout the world. The ensemble is lauded globally as a string quartet that approaches both classical and contemporary repertoire with equal mastery and enthusiasm.
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More 25th Anniversary Artists
November 22, 2009 PROGRAM
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Saint Paul Sunday Sessions
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A classic compilation with music by Schubert, Haydn, and a romantic duet by Rachmaninov. Artists featured include: the Juilliard String Quartet, violinist Gil Shaham, bassist Edgar Meyer, and violist Kim Kashkashian.
