Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra Sandbar Series II: Music for Winds, Strings, and Harp

Sunday, January 21st, 2024, 3 PM

**Thacher Hall

266 Main St., Yarmouth Port, MA

Our sandbar chamber series kicks of 2024 with music for strings, winds and 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 and 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 and Harp

Ravel: Introduction and Allegro for Harp

Performers:

Zach Sheets, flute

Karen Luttik, clarinet

Charles Overton, harp

Jean Huang and 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.

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Category: Live Music | Classical