Beloved B’s: Brahms, Beethoven, and the Boehms! - Intima III
Schedule
Sat Apr 12 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Southminster United Church, Lethbridge | Lethbridge, AB
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Musical Unrest: From Perpetual Motion to PeaceMusaeus with guests Nigel Boehm, cello, Ronelle Schaufele, violin
From its exotic-sounding opening through its innovative harmonies, Beethoven’s String Quartet in E Flat Major, nicknamed the “Harp”, is a work of endearing elegance. Its heightened expressiveness captivates the listener with unexpected contrasts. The finesse of Beethoven’s composing at this point in his life hints at a maturity far beyond his age. The Harp String Quartet is angelic to hear, and devilish to play.
Who says Romantic composers aren’t actually romantic? Brahms string sextet #2 in G major has a little secret: it includes a reference to Agathe von Seibold, to whom Brahms had been briefly engaged some years previously. In the first movement, the notes A-G-A-H-E appear, spelling Agathe’s name. From its exotic opening to its melodic contrasts, this work never fails to captivate.
Brahms String Sextet No. 2 in G major and Beethoven S.Q. Op.74 in E flat major "Harp"
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Please note that at this time we are only to accept cash and credit.
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