Summer of Concerts: Week of July 17

July 19: Wintergreen Music - A Trio of Trios, 6PM

Imagine “a piece that embodies the Wintergreen experience,” and look no further than the Horn Trio in E-flat Major by Johannes Brahms! In his trio for horn, piano, and violin, Brahms drew inspiration from his long walks in the Black Forest of Germany. Just as we experience at Wintergreen, his work combines the clarity that nature provides with the musical mastery of musicians, thereby creating one of the most iconic pieces of chamber music ever written. Paired with two more recent pieces – each iconic, vibrant, and descriptive in unique ways – don’t miss this musical journey through “a trio of trios”!

Featuring Festival Artists: Elisabeth Adkins, violin; Elizabeth Vonderheide, violin; Steve Larson, viola; David Bjella, cello; Dee Moses, bass; Eddie Newman, piano; Lance Suzuki, flute; Alexandra Knoll, oboe; Charles Messersmith, clarinet; Aaron Apaza, bassoon; Brandon Nichols, horn

Concert Program:

Alexandre Tansman: Suite for wind trio

I. Dialogue 

II. Scherzino

III. Aria

IV. Finale

Reena Esmail: Piano Trio for violin, cello, and piano

intermission

Johannes Brahms: Horn Trio in E-flat Major, op 40

I. Andante 

II. Scherzo (Allegro)

III. Adagio mesto

IV. Allegro con brio

July 21, 23: Wolf Trap - Gounod's Faust

Based on Goethe’s play, Gounod’s opera asks if the freedom of youth is worth an eternity in hell. It is to the aging Faust, who makes a pact with Méphistophélès to exchange his soul for another chance for youth and love. With his youth restored, Faust woos the lovely Marguerite; but Faust soon realizes his salvation is tragically bound to others, including those he loves most.



Gounod’s popular masterpiece explodes with memorable music, arias, trios and gripping scenes which will amaze as only a live performance can.

A free pre-performance lecture will take place one hour before curtain in The Barns.

July 22, 34: Wintergreen Music - Scott Joplin & Aaron Copland…with a Dash of Schubert

Wintergreen Festival Orchestra; Nicholas Hersh, guest conductor; Charlie Messersmith, clarinet

Playful, feisty, and colorful, this music feels familiar, but will be totally unexpected! Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto with Wintergreen Music’s own Benny Goodman-in-residence, Charlie Messersmith, paired with musician favorite Schubert Symphony No. 5, shines under the baton of innovative conductor and music arranger, Nicholas Hersh. Arranged by our own guest conductor, Scott Joplin’s Solace: A Mexican Serenade highlights ragtime with a tango infusion. There may even be a surprise musical appearance by Duke Ellington!

Concert Program:

Reena Esmail: Avartan

Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, D.485

I. Allegro

II. Andante con moto

III. Menuetto. Allegro molto

IV. Allegro vivace

intermission

Scott Joplin, arr. Hersh: Solace: A Mexican Serenade (Rag for Orchestra)

Aaron Copland: Concerto for clarinet, strings, and harp

I. Slowly and expressively – Cadenza

II. Rather fast

Charlie Messersmith, clarinet

July 22: Garth Newel Music Center - Thalea String Quartet – “For the Birds”

String Quartet in D major, Op. 64, No.5  Lark – Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Allegro moderato

Adagio cantabile

Menuetto: Allegretto

Finale: Vivace

String Quartet in F major, Op. 96 American – Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)

Allegro ma non troppo

Lento

Molto Vivace

Finale: Allegro assai 

Thalea String Quartet



Dinner Menu

• Panko Fried Prawns with Jalapeno Lime Cabbage Slaw, Sweet Chili Sauce, Pineapple Salsa, Avocado Wasabi Aioli, Wonton Chips and Sesame Pesto
• Sautéed Kale and Citrus Salad with Grilled Fennel, Blood Oranges, Roasted Pine Nuts, Caromont Goat Cheese
• Seared Duck Breast with Ginger and Jasmine Rice, Roasted Bok Choy and Shitake Mushrooms, Miso Cauliflower Sauce, Cilantro Teriyaki Chimichurri with Carrot, Scallion, and Asparagus Slaw
• Pineapple Cobbler, Vanilla and Coconut Ice Cream, Walnut Cookie, and Rum Anglaise

July 23: Thalea String Quartet: “Music is Revolution”

Carrot Revolution for String Quartet – Gabriella Smith (b. 1991)

Five Pieces for String Quartet – Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942)

Alla Valse Viennese: Allegro

Alla Serenata: Allegretto con moto

Alla Czeca: Molto Allegro

Alla Tango: Andante

Alla Tarantella:  Prestissimo con fuoco

~intermission~

String Quartet in F major, Op. 135 – Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Allegretto

Vivace

Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo

Grave, ma non troppo tratto–Allegro (The Difficult Decision)

Thalea String Quartet

Picnic Menu

• Ginger, Honey, Sesame Baked Salmon with Broccolini Lime Chili, and Carrot Slaw on Cilantro Jasmine Rice
• Fried Eggplant, Shiitake Mushrooms, Bok Choy, Scallions, Somen Noodles and Peanut Ginger Teriyaki Sauce
• Various sides, salads, and desserts