PROGRAM
Milan Turkovic, bassoon; David Shifrin, clarinet; Shai Wosner, piano
Trio Bel Canto: Acclaimed bassoonist Milan Turkovic doesn't think about the keys on his instrument when he performs—he listens instead for its natural voice. That way “it's like singing,” he says, “because the human voice is the most natural instrument we have.” This week Mr. Turkovic is joined by two celebrated friends who share the same vision: clarinetist David Shifrin and pianist Shai Wosner. In addition to a heart-on-sleeve trio by Beethoven, the performers will play another work that fits their lyrical approach just as beautifully—Mikhail Glinka's Trio Pathètique in d minor. The Russian composer’s enduring passion for Italian opera graces each phrase. Listen in for some exquisite instrumental bel canto.
MUSIC PLAYED IN THE PROGRAM
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 11
—I. Allegro con brio
—II. Adagio
—III. Allegretto. Tema: Pria ch'io l'impegno - Mikhail Glinka: Trio Pathétique in d minor
MIXED COMPANY
POSTED BY BILL MCGLAUGHLIN ON AUGUST 24, 2006
Viele Danken
I first heard of Milan Turkovic from Chuck Ullery, the solo bassoonist of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, who returned from a European tour with a suitcase full of records (yes, Virginia, it was that long ago.) and delighted tales of this masterful bassoonist he’d met in Vienna. We listened to the records and I had to agree — pretty fearsome bassoon playing. And beautiful. And elegant. (more)
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Artist profile: Milan Turkovic, David Shifrin and Shai Wosner
