The Chicago Chamber Musicians present French Connection
| Event Type: | Instrumental |
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| Composer: | Francaix, Bozza, Poulenc, Milhaud, Jolivet |
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Françaix: Cinq Piccolo Duetti
Bozza: Sonatina for Brass Quintet
Poulenc: Trio
Milhaud: Sonata, Op. 47
Jolivet: Sonatine
Jolivet: Chant de Linos
France was a hotbed of progressive classical music in the 20th century. With this concert, CCM presents well-known masters of the time alongside their lesser-known contemporaries. Françaix’s style was described as witty and conversational – his Cinq Piccoli Duetti exemplifies this perfectly. Bozza’s Sonatina for Brass Quintet unites technical prowess with French expressive style in a demanding tour de force. Neo-classicism intermingles with French cabaret music in Poulenc’s humorous Trio. Milhaud’s Sonata combines polytonality with ethereal textures, creating a fantasy land for the ears. Jolivet rejected modern music in favor of a spiritual style, grounded in ancient mysticism. This can be heard in his haunting Sonatine and Chant de Linos.
Featuring CCM artists: Mathieu Dufour, flute; Michael Henoch, oboe; Larry Combs, clarinet; Dennis Michel, bassoon; Barbara Butler, trumpet; Charles Geyer, trumpet; Gail Williams, horn; Michael Mulcahy, trombone; Jasmine Lin, violin; Rami Solomonow, viola; Clancy Newman, cello; Meng-Chieh Liu, piano
Sunday, May 8, 2011 - 7:30pm
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Northwestern University
50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
Tickets - $20 - $40 ($10 student tickets)
For tickets, please call 312-CALL-CCM or visit www.chicagochambermusic.org