Description

NEPACMS proudly presents its season finale with two extraordinary chamber masterpieces: Fauré’s Second Piano Quartet and Brahms’ First Piano Quartet. Known for its fiery, electrifying conclusion, the Brahms quartet is a stunning blend of strength and tenderness, making it one of the most thrilling works in the chamber music repertoire. Fauré’s quartet, in contrast, exudes a refined passion, weaving subtle expressivity into what Aaron Copland described as “intensity on a background of calm.” Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of musical brilliance!

Audiences for the May 17 concert at St. Stephen's will also enjoy a post-intermission showcase of the 2024-2025 NEPACMS Young Apprentice Program featuring selections from their repertoire.

PROGRAM:

Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor

Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor

ARTISTS:

John Vaida, violin

Amy Iwazumi, viola

Bryan Hayslett, cello

Steven Vanhauwaert, piano

This program is supported in part by the armature and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.