Duo Arpeggione

Experience an unforgettable evening of virtuosic chamber music tracing the evolution of the cello and piano performed by Duo Arpeggione. The program opens with Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69, a masterclass in balance where both instruments converse as true equals, shifting from profound lyricism to explosive joy. Next, the duo presents Arthur Foote’s Romanza. Written by one of America's finest late-Romantic composers, this intimate, deeply personal piece is renowned for its impassioned melodic beauty and lush, Wagner-esque harmonies. The mood then shifts dramatically with David Popper’s Tarantella, Op. 33. This dazzling, breathless showpiece demands elite technical agility, mimicking the frantic traditional Italian folk dance. The concert concludes with Edvard Grieg’s Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. 36. Steeped in the evocative, folk-inspired traditions of Norway, this sweeping Romantic work mirrors the emotional drama of his famous Piano Concerto. It is a thrilling finale filled with passionate climaxes and brilliant interplay between the cello and piano.

Doors open at 7:00 PM | Concert begins at 7:30 PM

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Claudio Jaffé

Hailed by The New York Times as an "elegant and accomplished artist", Claudio Jaffé fascinates audiences with his passionate virtuosity. A world-renowned recitalist and chamber musician, he has performed in prestigious halls globally, including New York's Weill Recital Hall, London's Wigmore Hall, Buenos Aires’ Theatro Colon, Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and Tokyo's Suntory Hall. The Brazilian-born cellist earned his doctorate from Yale University under Parisot’s tutelage.

Dr. Catherine Lan

Dr. Catherine Lan, praised for her "fluent technique, sensitive musicianship and probing intellect", has concertized across the world at venues like Carnegie Hall, Kadriorg Palace, Fitzwilliam Museum, and Buda Castle. She has appeared as a soloist with several symphonies, including Milwaukee Symphony, Edmonton Symphony, and Vancouver Symphony, and collaborates with many artists as an avid chamber musician. Dr. Lan is the artistic director for the Summer Chamber Series of South Florida Symphony and a Steinway Ensemble Artist.