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: Cellist Yo Yo Ma performs on Saint Paul Sunday in September, 1982)
Launch slideshow
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)
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Regarded as one of the premier new music groups in the world, eighth blackbird has established a reputation for its provocative and engaging performances. The winners of the Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Concert Artists Guild International Competition, where they were the first contemporary ensemble to win first prize, the group is also a three-time recipient of the CMA/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. Other awards include top prizes at the Fischoff and Coleman National Chamber Music Competitions.
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More 25th Anniversary Artists
November 22, 2009 PROGRAM
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Saint Paul Sunday Sessions
Alfresco
Alfresco, the sixth CD in the Sunday Sessions series has a host of favorite artists, including The Eroica Trio, The Johannes String Quartet, pianist Angela Hewitt, and many others.







