The Place Where You Never Grow Old

Three of these works were written late in the lives of the composers.

Brahms had effectively retired from composing when he went on a late binge of compositions for the clarinet and viola inspired by the artistry of a dear friend. Saint-Saëns, surrounded by a musical world of modernism, penned a very Proustian look back at a musical style from his youth. Françaix was 80 when he wrote his rollicking and virtuosic trio bringing up the adage “music is the place where we never grow old”.

The Clarke is an astonishingly beautiful piece for clarinet and viola; we couldn't resist.

Camille Saint-Saëns Clarinet Sonata Op.167 (1921)

Johannes Brahms Sonata for Viola and Piano in Eb major, Op. 120 No.2 (1894)

Rebecca Clarke Prelude, Allegro and Pastorale for Clarinet and Viola (1942)

Jean Françaix Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano (1990)

The performers in this concert are:

1. Bruce Foster, clarinet and concert director
2. Chad Kaltinger, viola
3. Miles Graber, piano

COVID-19 Health and Safety Requirements

1. All tickets must be purchased online or through the mail prior to the concert.
2. Proof of full vaccination with picture ID required on entry.
3. Face mask mandatory until further notice.

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