The Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio is the second visiting ensemble of the Jean Wentworth Music Residency, established by the Wentworth family in memory of revered concert pianist and music faculty member emerita Jean Wentworth. This evening's performance will feature:
Beethoven: Variations for Piano Trio in E flat Major, Op. 44
Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio
From 32 Bright Clouds: Beethoven Conversations Around the World:
Beethoven: Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op. 31 No. 1 (I: Allegro vivace)
Yael Weiss, Piano
George Mensah Essilfie: (Ghana, b. 1967): Hope for the Shackled (2018)
Dedicated to people in Ghana with psychiatric disorders, who are subjected to torturous and inhumane confinement
Yael Weiss, Piano
Beethoven: Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 no. 1 “Moonlight” (I: Adagio Sostenuto)
Yael Weiss, Piano
Ananda Sukarlan (Indonesia, b. 1968): No More Moonlight Over Jakarta (2017)
Dedicated to the bravery of Ahok, the imprisoned ex-governor of Jakarta
Yael Weiss, Piano
Adina Izarra (Venezuela, b. 1959): Arietta for the 150 (2018) World Premiere Performance
Dedicated to the 150 young people whose lives were taken during the 2017 Peace demonstrations in Venezuela
Yael Weiss, Piano
Intermission
Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor (1914)
I Modéré
II Pantoum (Assez vif)
III Passacaille (Très large)
IV Final (Animé)
Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio