Join us at Thacher Hall on Sunday, January 21st, 3 PM!
Sunday, January 21st, 2024, 3 PM
Thacher Hall at 266 Main St., Yarmouth Port, MA
Our sandbar chamber series kicks of 2024 with music for strings, winds & harp by Mozart, Villa-Lobos, and Ravel.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Clarinet Quintet takes center stage. Composed in 1789, towards the end of Mozart's prolific career, this quintet showcases the composer's deep affinity for the clarinet. The interplay between the clarinet and the string quartet is a testament to Mozart's skillful craftsmanship and profound emotional depth. The work unfolds with elegance and lyricism, exploring a range of moods from melancholy to exuberance, leaving an indelible mark on the listener.
Heitor Villa-Lobos, a luminary of Brazilian music, presents his Quintet for Strings, Flute & Harp. This piece, composed in 1957, exemplifies Villa-Lobos's distinctive blend of folk elements with modernist techniques. The interweaving of strings, flute, and harp creates a vivid sonic landscape, drawing inspiration from the vibrant musical traditions of Brazil. Villa-Lobos's quintet invites the audience on a rhythmic and melodic journey, where the colors of each instrument contribute to the tapestry of this evocative composition.
Maurice Ravel's Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet rounds out the program. Composed in 1905, this work is a showcase of Ravel's innovative approach to instrumental combinations. The lush textures and brilliant interplay between the harp and the ensemble demonstrate Ravel's meticulous attention to timbral possibilities. The piece unfolds with a captivating introduction leading to a lively and spirited allegro, capturing the essence of Ravel's unique musical voice.
Program:
Mozart: Clarinet Quintet
Villa-Lobos: Quintet for Strings, Flute & Harp
Ravel: Introduction and Allegro for Harp
Performers:
Zach Sheets, flute
Karen Luttik, clarinet
Charles Overton, harp
Jean Huang & Sophia Szokolay, violin
Sam Kelder, viola
Tim Paek, cello
General Admission $35
**Please note there is no wheelchair access at Thacher Hall at this time.
2024/01/21 - 2024/01/21
Yarmouth New Church (now Thacher Hall)
266 Main Street (Route 6A), Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
Parking Note: There is no parking at Thacher Hall. Parking is available just across Route 6A from Thacher Hall around the Common, as well as at the Post Office. Overflow parking is also available at the Chapter House Inn parking lot (west side). Please cross 6A at the designated crosswalk in front of the building. If you need accessible parking information, please email events@thacherhall.org.
Accessibility Note: Thacher Hall is a historic building and is not accessible via wheelchair - a short flight of stairs is required for entrance into the Hall and the restrooms are located on the lower level (accessed via stairs).
**Please note there is no wheelchair access at Thacher Hall at this time.