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SEPTEMBER 19, 1:30
A FAR CRY
Introducing the Gardner’s new resident chamber orchestra
. Xenakis: Analogique A et B
. Mozart: Serenata Notturna, K. 239
. Cornell: New work (world premiere)
. Purcell: The Old Bachelor, Z.607
. Bartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra, Sz. 113
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SEPTEMBER 26, 1:30
BORROMEO STRING QUARTET
The Complete Beethoven String Quartets, Part II
. String Quartet in A Major, Op. 18, No. 5
. String Quartet in F minor, Op. 95
. String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127
"These extraordinary musicians live inside the music they play." – The Boston Phoenix
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OCTOBER 3, 1:30
TIN PAN ALLEY AT THE GARDNER
Program I
Jennifer Aylmer, soprano
Randall Scarlata, baritone
Laura Ward, piano
The Great American Songbook returns to the Gardner to explore music from the century following the Civil War. Two different programs showcase beloved and lesser-known songs by Stephen Foster, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Vernon Duke, Irving Berlin, and others.
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SPECIAL PROGRAM!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 6:30
MUSICKITCHEN@THE GARDNER
Bach’s Electric Chords: Guitar-Pedal Counterpoint for String Quartet
Nicholas Kitchen and the Borromeo String Quartet present a radical new take on J.S. Bach’s magnificent organ music. Aided by modern technology, the renowned quartet translates complex layered counterpoint into electronic sound. Bach himself was at the cutting edge of the music technology of his day. Would he embrace our new world of electronic sounds? Come and decide for yourself.
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OCTOBER 10, 1:30
TIN PAN ALLEY AT THE GARDNER
Program II
Jennifer Aylmer, soprano
Randall Scarlata, baritone
Laura Ward, piano
The Great American Songbook returns to the Gardner to explore music from the century following the Civil War. Two different programs showcase beloved and lesser-known songs by Stephen Foster, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Vernon Duke, Irving Berlin, and others.
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OCTOBER 17, 1:30
PAAVALI JUMPPANEN, piano
The Complete Mozart Piano Sonatas, Part I
. Sonata in C Major, K. 279
. Sonata in F Major, K. 280
. Sonata in B-flat Major, K. 281
. Sonata in E-flat Major, K. 282
. Sonata in D Major, K. 284
“[Jumppanen] performs with immense power and drive, and commands an extraordinary range of colors.”– The New York Times
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OCTOBER 24, 1:30
MUSICIANS FROM MARLBORO
Jennifer Johnson, mezzo-soprano
Sarah Beaty, clarinet
Angela Cordell Bilger, french horn
Sivan Magen, harp
Ida Levin, violin
Yonah Zur, violin
Beth Guterman, viola
Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, cello
Zachary Cohen, bass
. Respighi: Il Tramonto (poemetto lirico) for voice and string quartet
. Dvořák: Two Waltzes, Op. 54
. Cuckson: “Der gayst funem shturem” for mezzo-soprano and small ensemble
. Mozart: Quintet in A Major for clarinet and strings, K. 581
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OCTOBER 31, 1:30
CHARLIE ALBRIGHT, piano
Young Artists Showcase—First Prize Winner, 2009 Young Concert Artists International Auditions
. Janáček: Sonata 1.X.1905
. Menotti: Ricercare and Toccata on a theme from The Old Maid and the Thief
. Schumann: Carnaval, Op. 9
“Play[s] with flair as well as fireworks. This college kid…is going places.” – The Grand Rapids Press
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NOVEMBER 7, 1:30
IMANI WINDS
Valerie Coleman, flute
Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe
Mariam Adam, clarinet
Jeff Scott, french horn
Monica Ellis, bassoon
. Mendelssohn/Gabler: Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
. Moran: Cane (2008)
. Nielsen: Quintet for Winds, Op. 43
. Carter: Eight Etudes and a Fantasy for Woodwind Quintet
. Bermel: Wanderings
. Piazzolla/Scott: Libertango
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NOVEMBER 14, 1:30
JEANINE DE BIQUE, soprano
Warren Jones, piano
Young Artists Showcase—First Prize Winner, 2009 Young Concert Artists International Auditions
. Ravel: Cinq mélodies populaires grecques
. Wolf: Selected songs
. Mozart: “Ah! non son’ io che parlo”, K. 529
. Obradors: Chiquita la novia, Al amor, La mia sola, Corazon
. Smith: Beyond the Rim of Day
. Smith: Velvet Shoes
. Traditional spirituals
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NOVEMBER 21, 1:30
ROBERTO DÍAZ, viola
Kwan Yi, piano
. Brahms: Sonata No. 2 for viola and piano in E-flat Major, Op. 120, No. 2
. Brahms: Sonata No. 1 for violin and piano in G Major, Op. 78 (trans. Csaba Erdélyi)
. Brahms: Sonata No. 1 for viola and piano in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1
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DECEMBER 5, 1:30
CAROLINE GOULDING, violin
Shuai Wang, piano
Young Artists Showcase—First Prize Winner, 2009 Young Concert Artists International Auditions
. Corigliano: The Red Violin Caprices
. Beethoven: Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12
. Tartini/Kreisler: Violin Sonata in G minor, “Devil’s Trill”
. Respighi: Sonata in B minor
. Stravinsky: Tango
. Stravinsky: Scherzo from The Firebird
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DECEMBER 12, 1:30
PAAVALI JUMPPANEN, piano
ELAINE HOU, piano
The Complete Mozart Piano Sonatas, Part II
. Sonata in A minor, K. 310
. Sonata in C Major, K. 309
. Sonata in B-flat Major, K. 570
. Sonata in G Major, K. 283
. Sonata in D Major for two pianos, K. 448
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DECEMBER 19, 1:30
A FAR CRY
Jason Vieaux, guitar
Julien Labro, bandoneón
. Pärt: Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten
. Elgar: Serenade for Strings, Op. 20
. Bach: Brandenberg Concerto No. 3, BWV 1048
. Piazzola: Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas for guitar, bandoneón and strings
. Kernis: Musica Celestis
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Ticket Prices |
Adults $23
Seniors $18
Members $15
College Students $10
Children ages 5-17 $5
(Children under 5 not admitted to concerts)
Tickets include museum admission.
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How to Purchase Tickets |
Online:
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$4 average ticketing fee applies
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Hours: Tues–Sun, 11am–4pm
$2 flat ticketing fee applies
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Hours: Tues–Sun, 11am–4pm
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