Conservatorium of Music
Thursday Concert Class
Thursday Concert Class
| Caprice | Eugene Bozza (1905 - 1991) |
| Arranged by Eugene Bozza | |
| N.A. | |
| Jim Millman, Trumpet | |
| Rhodri Clarke, piano | |
| Solo trumpet and piano accompaniment composition by French composer and violinist Eugene Bozza, who is one of the most prolific composers of chamber music for wind instruments in the 20th Century. | |
| Rhapsody in G Minor, Opus 79 No 2 | Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) |
| Brendan Gan, Piano | |
| The second of two Rhapsodies written for the Piano by Brahms in 1879, this work features many characteristics typical of Brahms’ piano style such as but not limited to: Thick chords, apt use of motives and juxtaposition between classical restraint and romantic yearning. The form of this work is more conventional than that of the Op.79 No.1 Rhapsody. | |
| Liebst du um Schönheit, Op. 12 No. 4 | Clara Schumann (1819 - 1896) |
| Edited by Eva Rieger and Käte Walter | |
| Annalyce Wiebenga, Voice | |
| Rhodri Clarke, piano | |
| Clara Josephine Schumann (née Wieck) was an influential pianist, teacher and composer during the Romantic period. Clara took lessons with her father on piano, violin, singing, music theory and counterpoint. She performed at a concert in Leipzig at nine years old, impressing Robert Scumann. They married when she was eighteen, after winning a legal battle against her father, who opposed the match. Her career continued well after Robert's death, including a teaching position at Hoch Conservatory in 1878. Clara wrote this Lied for Robert's 31st birthday, his first since their marriage. He then included it in one of his own collections. | |
| Der Nussbaum, Op. 25 No. 3 | Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856) |
| Edited by Charles Surrey | |
| Annalyce Wiebenga, Voice | |
| Rhodri Clarke, piano | |
| Robert Schumann's career primarily remained in the realm of composing after a hand injury ended his dream of becoming a virtuoso pianist. Robert had originally studied law, but switched to studying music with Clara Schumann's (then Wieck's) father after being inspired by hearing her piano performance in Leipzig, during which he also performed. Robert primarily composed piano music but also write Lieder, an opera, four symphonies and other assorted works. "Der Nussbaum" belongs to the "Myrthens" (myrtles) song cycle, which Robert gave to Clara on their wedding day. Myrtles are used in traditional wedding bouquets. | |
| Adagio in B minor, K. 540 | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) |
| Sebastian Dyer Culhane, Piano | |
| Mozart's Adagio in B minor is a slow, melancholy piece, evoking many of his later works. It features some unusual modulations, including an unexpected change to B major in the last three bars. | |
| Violin Sonata No.8, op.30 Op | Beethoven (1770 - 1827) |
| Movement 1- Allegro assai | |
| Nanda Hong, Violin | |
| Rhodri Clarke, piano | |
| The Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30 No. 3 by Ludwig van Beethoven, the third of his Opus 30 set, was written between 1801 and 1802, published in May 1803, and dedicated to Tsar Alexander I of Russia | |
| Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24, “Spring†| Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) |
| I. Allegro | |
| Jessica Leigh, Violin | |
| Rhodri Clarke, piano | |
| This Violin Sonata in F major, Opus 24 was an early solo violin work, written in 1801 and dedicated to one of Beethoven’s patrons Moritz von Fries. The name “Spring Sonata†was not given to this work until after Beethoven’s death but the title indicates the beauty of this work and the qualities of spring that can be heard within both piano and violin lines. | |
| "Ridonami la calma!" | Franceso Paolo Tosti (1846 - 1916) |
| Emma Warburton, Voice | |
| Rhodri Clarke, piano | |
| Tosti was an Italian composer and singing teacher who achieved great success in England, especially amongst high society. This song was composed while he was living in London, and is dedicated to Lady Cynthia Duncombe, daughter of the 1st Earl of Feversham. The text is by Corrado Ricci, an Italian archaeologist and art historian. It is a prayer to the Virgin Mary that describes evening scenes from nature, and asks for peace from the torments of love. | |
| Manon - Adieu Notre Petite Table | Jules Massenet (1842 - 1912) |
| Grace Gallur, Voice | |
| Massenet's opera Manon is an adaption of Abbé Prévost's 1731 novel "L'Historie du chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut". Manon, 16, meets des Grieux on the way to relocating to a convent. He falls in love with her and takes her to Paris where they live together - albeit humbly. Previous to this moment, des Grieux proposes to her - however, she is warned by Monsieur de Brétigny that his father has arranged his abduction to remove him from her. Brétigny offers her a life of adoration and luxury in his place. Knowing there is no kind future with des Grieux, she bids farewell to their apartment - and by extension, their relationship. | |
| Trumpet Concerto | Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809) |
| Allegro + Andante | |
| Benjamin Lawrence, Trumpet | |
| Rhodri Clarke, piano | |
| The Haydn Trumpet Concerto is quite possibly the most famous piece of music ever created for trumpet, originally written for his friend; Anton Weidinger (who had developed a 5 key trumpet) to display the chromatic possibilities of the instrument. This piece was kept on a single piece of manuscript and had a large gap (100< years) in its original performance and it's notable re-appearance, where it has now been performed thousands of times. | |
| Valse Sentimentale Op. 51 No. 6 | Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893) |
| Transcribed by Timofei Dokshitser | |
| Benjamin Lawrence, Trumpet | |
| Rhodri Clarke, piano | |
| A piece originally written at Tchaikovsky's sisters house in Ukraine for violin and orchestra, Valse Sentimentale (1882) is a succinct piece that explores lyrical themes in a d minor key, as well as a 3/4 time signature. Valse Sentimentale translates from french to 'Sentimental Waltz' and the main theme within the music truly reflects this sentiment and sincerity through range exploration. | |
| Jour d'Ete a la Montagne | Eugene Bozza (1905 - 1991) |
| 1. Pastorale 2. Au bord du torrent 3. Le Chant des fôrets 4. Ronde | |
| Wil Rigby, Flute | |
| Jirene Beh (Flute), Lindsay Hicks (Flute), Molly Jenkins (Flute), Bill Rigby (Flute) | |
| Presented by the flute quartet 'The C sharps', this work is translated as 'Summer Days in the mountains'. It is a challenging an attractive work by the French composer Eugene Bozza that aims to capture the spirit of the alpine countryside. | |