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Debussy, Liszt, & Gershwin CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862–1918) Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Minor, L. 140 Allegro vivo Intermède. Fantasque et léger Finale. Très animé Sergiu Schwartz, violin • Tao Lin, piano FRANZ LISZT (1811–1886) Les Préludes, S. 97 Ran Dank, Soyeon Kate Lee, piano GEORGE GERSHWIN (1898–1937) (arr. PERCY GRAINGER) Fantasy on Themes from “Porgy and Bess” Ran Dank, Soyeon Kate Lee, piano PROGRAM NOTES CLAUDE DEBUSSY Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Minor, L. 140…
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21
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MEET THE COMPOSER: Julian Anderson An opportunity to learn about and experience the creative process of a living composer. These distinguished artists will discuss aspects of their music and inspirations. Julian Anderson is among the most esteemed and influential composers of his generation, with regular performances both internationally and at home in the UK. Anderson was born in London in 1967 and studied composition with John Lambert, Alexander Goehr and Tristan Murail. He was awarded a prestigious RPS Composition Prize…
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22
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7:00 PM LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Variations and Fugue in E-flat Major, Op. 35, “Eroica” Anthony Ratinov, piano Anthony is a student of Douglas Humpherys and is a recipient of the Paul J. Lynskey Piano Scholarship. ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90, “Dumky” Lento maestoso - Allegro molto Poco adagio - Vivace non troppo Andante - Vivace non troppo Andante moderato Allegro Lento maestoso - Vivace Russell Iceberg, violin • William Suh, cello • Stephen Joven-Lee,…
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22
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Enescu & Dvořák GEORGE ENESCU (1881–1955) Sonata No. 3 in A Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 25 Moderato malinconico Andante sostenuto e misterioso Allegro con brio, ma non troppo mosso Ian Swensen, violin • Pei-Shan Lee, piano ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK (1841–1904) Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 87, B. 162 Allegro con fuoco Lento Allegro moderato, grazioso Allegro ma non troppo Aaron Berofsky, violin • Kathryn Votapek, viola • Edward Arron, cello • Ran Dank, piano PROGRAM…
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23
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ANDRÉ CAPLET Deux divertissements pour harpe No. 1, À la française No. 2, À l’espagnole Jae In Yoo, harp Jae In is a student of June Han and is sponsored by Liza & Reid Thompson. HEINRICH WILHELM ERNST 6 Polyphonic Studies No. 6, Variations on “The Last Rose of Summer” Ka Layang, violin Layang is a student of Kurt Sassmannshaus. ROBERT SCHUMANN Märchenbilder for Viola and Piano, Op. 113 Nicht schnell Madeleine Pintoff, viola • Byunghee Yoo, piano Madeleine is…
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25
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MIRÓ QUARTET Daniel Ching, William Fedkenheuer, violin • John Largess, viola • Joshua Gindele, cello GEORGE WALKER (1922–2018) Lyric for Strings (Molto adagio from String Quartet No. 1) KEVIN PUTS (b. 1972) Home — Intermission — LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770–1827) String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat Major, Op. 130 with Grosse Fuge, Op. 133 Adagio, ma non troppo – Allegro Presto Poco scherzoso. Andante con moto ma non troppo Alla danza tedesca. Allegro assai Cavatina. Adagio molto espressivo Grosse Fuge,…
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26
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CHAMBER MASTERCLASS WITH THE Miró QUARTET Masterclasses give the audience a first-hand look into the teaching and learning process that goes into creating music. Honing technical craft, understanding the nuances of musical language, and finding personal meaning in music are all part of a great masterclass. ALEXANDER BORODIN (1833-1887) String Quartet No. 2 in D Major Christine Lee, Emma Andersen, violin • Karlie Roberts, viola • Seoyeon Koo, cello EDVARD GRIEG (1843-1907) String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op.…
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26
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Piano MASTERCLASS WITH Ran DAnK Masterclasses give the audience a first-hand look into the teaching and learning process that goes into creating music. Honing technical craft, understanding the nuances of musical language, and finding personal meaning in music are all part of a great masterclass. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) 32 Variations on an Original Theme in C Minor, WoO 80 Angie Zhang, piano Angie is a summer student of Douglas Humpherys and is sponsored by Peter & Harriette Griffin. ALEXANDER…
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Jul
27
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7:00 PM GABRIEL FAURÉ (1845-1924) Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15 III. Adagio IV. Allegro molto Sory Park, violin • Jiwon (Grace) Kim, viola • Andres Sanchez, cello Anthony Ratinov, piano This group is coached by Phillip Ying. Sory is sponsored by Claudia & Michael Spies. Grace is sponsored by Tod & Lyn Rodger. Andres is sponsored by Deborah Schall. Anthony is a recipient of the Paul J. Lynskey Piano Scholarship. HANS PFITZNER (1869-1949) Sonata for Violin and…
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27
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Fauré & Dohnányi GABRIEL FAURÉ (1845–1924) Sonata No. 2 for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 117 Allegro Andante Allegro vivo Denise Djokic, cello • Tao Lin, piano ERNŐ DOHNÁNYI (1877–1960) Piano Quintet No. 2 in E-flat Minor, Op. 26 Allegro non troppo Intermezzo. Allegretto Moderato Itamar Zorman, Aaron Berofsky, violin • Kirsten Docter, viola • Edward Arron, cello • Pei-Shan Lee, piano PROGRAM NOTES GABRIEL FAURÉ Sonata No. 2 for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 117 (1921)…
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Jul
28
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MEET THE COMPOSER: Arlene Sierra An opportunity to learn about and experience the creative process of a living composer. These distinguished artists will discuss aspects of their music and inspirations. Her music noted for its “highly flexible and distinctive style” (The Guardian), ranging from “exquisiteness and restrained power” to “combative and utterly compelling” (Gramophone), Arlene Sierra is widely regarded as one of today’s most original composers. Recent premieres include Nature Symphony “memorable for its creation of wonderful sounds from a large orchestra” (Bachtrack.com) commissioned by BBC Radio 3…
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29
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7:00 PM HENRIETTE RENIÉ Trio for Violin, Harp, and Cello Allegro risoluto Belle Wang, violin • Ethan Murphy, cello • Renée Emiko Murphy, harp This group is coached by June Han. WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, K. 478 Allegro Miranda Rojas, violin • Clara Smallwood, viola • Daniel Ryu, cello • Yongtong Tan, piano This group is coached by Tao Lin. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 1 No. 3…
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29
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Shostakovich & Mendelssohn DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH (1906–1975) Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147 Moderato Allegretto Adagio Dimitri Murrath, viola • Pei-Shan Lee, piano FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809–1847) Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 49 Molto allegro agitato Andante con moto tranquillo Scherzo. Leggiero e vivace Finale. Allegro assai appassionato Sergiu Schwartz, violin • Edward Arron, cello • Tao Lin, piano PROGRAM NOTES DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147 (1975) The Viola Sonata was Shostakovich’s final work,…
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30
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7:00 PM: Featuring Student Composers The first portion of tonight’s program features works by the Festival’s student composers. The composition program is directed by Festival composer-in-residence Derek Bermel. KUNAL GALA (b. 1998) Resonance, Inflection and an old pond in Brunswick Victor Sintchak, Luke Rinderknecht, Jack Fischer, Kunal Gala, percussion SARAH WALD (b. 1990) After Zao Wou-Ki 7/17/21 7/18/21 7/19/21 7/20/21 7/21/21 7/22/21 Gabriel Anker, violin • Lethicia Caravello, harp • Wenbo Ai, piano • Logan May, bass PATRICK HOLCOMB (b.…
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01
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Jupiter String Quartet Nelson Lee, Meg Freivogel, violin • Liz Freivogel, viola • Daniel McDonough, cello FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809–1847) String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80 Allegro vivace assai Allegro assai Adagio Finale. Allegro molto STEPHEN ANDREW TAYLOR (b. 1965) Chaconne/Labyrinth FLORENCE PRICE (1887–1953) Selections from Five Folksongs in Counterpoint No. 2, Clementine No. 3, Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes No. 4, Shortnin' Bread PROGRAM NOTES FELIX MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op.…
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Aug
02
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Viola MASTERCLASS WITH Kirsten Docter Masterclasses give the audience a first-hand look into the teaching and learning process that goes into creating music. Honing technical craft, understanding the nuances of musical language, and finding personal meaning in music are all part of a great masterclass. HENRI VIEUXTEMPS (1820-1881) Sonata in B-flat Major for Viola and Piano, Op. 36 Maestoso - Allegro Jiwon (Grace) Kim, viola • Ming-Li Liu, piano Grace is a summer student of Kirsten Docter and is sponsored by…
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03
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1:00 PM FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847) Sonata No. 2 for Cello and Piano in D Major, Op. 58, MWV Q32 Allegro assai vivace Nicholas Pascucci, cello • Cynthia Chih-Yu Tseng, piano Nicholas is a summer student of David Ying. Cynthia is a summer student of Pei-Shan Lee and a recipient of the Richard & Maryan F. Chapin Scholarship. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 “Appassionata” II. Andante con moto III. Allegro ma non troppo…
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Aug
03
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7:00 PM LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Seven Variations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen” for Cello and Piano, WoO 46 William Suh, cello • Anthony Ratinov, piano William is a summer student of David Ying and is sponsored by an anonymous donor. Anthony Ratinov is a summer student of Douglas Humpherys and is a recipient of the Paul J. Lynskey Piano Scholarship. JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897) Sonata No. 2 for Piano and Violin in A Major, Op. 100 II. Andante tranquillo…
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03
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Françaix & Arensky JEAN FRANÇAIX (1912–1997) Duo Baroque Allegro Vivace Andante Allegro Vivace Jeremy McCoy, bass • June Han, harp ANTON ARENSKY (1861-1906) Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 32 Allegro moderato Scherzo. Allegro molto Elegia. Adagio Finale. Allegro non troppo Janet Sung, violin • Denise Djokic, cello • Soyeon Kate Lee, piano PROGRAM NOTES JEAN FRANÇAIX Duo Baroque (1980) Jean Françaix took to music like a duck to water; it helped that his father, Alfred, was himself…
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04
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MEET THE COMPOSER: ANTHONY CHEUNG An opportunity to learn about and experience the creative process of a living composer. These distinguished artists will discuss aspects of their music and inspirations. Composer and pianist Anthony Cheung writes music that explores the senses, a wide palette of instrumental play and affect, improvisational traditions, reimagined musical artifacts, and multiple layers of textual meaning. Described as “gritty, inventive and wonderfully assured” (San Francisco Chronicle) and praised for its “instrumental sensuality” (Chicago Tribune), his music…
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12:30 PM JAVIER DIAZ (b. 1976) Cinco Piezas para Marimba y Contrabajo La Entrada La Tumba Azul El Cierre Danza-aire Jack Fischer, marimba • Logan May, bass This group is coached by Luke Rinderknecht. Logan is sponsored by David Lakari. GIOVANNI BOTTESINI (1821-1889) Double Bass Concerto No. 2 in B Minor II. Andante III. Allegro Bailey Amspoker, bass • Miles Fellenberg, piano Bailey is a summer student of Jeremy McCoy. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Piano Sonata No. 30 in E…
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05
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7:00 PM CLAUDE DEBUSSY (arr. SANDRINE LUZIGNANT) (1862-1918) Petite Suite for Viola, Double Bass, and Harp, L. 65 En bateau Cortège Menuet Ballet Angela Rubin, viola • Tyler Vittoria, bass • Catherine Reid, harp This group is coached by June Han. Angela is sponsored by Karsten Sorensen. FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847) Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 49 Molto allegro ed agitato Ava Kenney, violin • Ethan Murphy, cello • Son Duong, piano This group is coached by Ran…
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05
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1:00 PM PABLO DE SARASATE (1844-1908) Introduction and Tarantella, Op. 43 Bright Johnston, violin, • Minjung Seo, piano Bright is a summer student of Aaron Berofsky. CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS (arr. YSAŸE) (1835-1921) Six Études, Op. 52 No. 6, Caprice d'après l'étude en forme de valse Byeol Kim, violin • Minjung Seo, piano Byeol is a summer student of Aaron Berofsky. ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK (1841-1904) Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90, B. 166, “Dumky” I. Lento maestoso V. Allegro…
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Aug
06
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Still, Bermel, & Brahms WILLIAM GRANT STILL (1895-1978) Lyric Quartette The Sentimental One The Quiet One The Jovial One Itamar Zorman, Kathryn Votapek, violin • Kirsten Docter, viola • Edward Arron, cello DEREK BERMEL (b. 1967) Passing Through Itamar Zorman, Kathryn Votapek, violin • Kirsten Docter, viola • Edward Arron, cello JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897) Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60 Allegro non troppo Scherzo. Allegro Andante Finale. Allegro comodo Ian Swensen, violin • Dimitri Murrath, viola •…
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06
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Alumni Virtual Quiz Night Wednesday, November 3: 7:00-8:00 PM ET Join other Bowdoin International Music Festival Alumni for a Virtual Quiz Night hosted by Brandon Snook! Test your knowledge of chamber music trivia (the winner receives a $75 gift certificate to StarbirdMusic.com), or come to relax, chat, and connect with Festival friends. RSVP here and the Zoom link will be shared on the day of the event. Have you joined the Bowdoin Music Festival Alumni Facebook group yet? We'd love to see you…
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YING QUARTET Robin Scott, Janet Ying, violin • Phillip Ying, viola • David Ying, cello ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK (1841-1904) String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 51, “Slavonic” Allegro ma non troppo Dumka. Elegia Romanza Finale. Allegro assai — Intermission — ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK (1841-1904) String Quartet No. 11 in C Major, Op. 61 Allegro Poco adagio e molto cantabile Scherzo. Allegro vivo - Trio Finale. Vivace PROGRAM NOTES This evening’s two contrasting string quartets reflect the versatility of Dvořák’s compositional…
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Jun
27
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Scholarship Gala Gala Tickets are now sold out, but you can still support student scholarship today! Student Scholarships provide critical support for gifted young musicians as they prepare for meaningful careers in music. The Bowdoin International Music Festival offers a new generation of artists a renowned program of music study and performance. Your contribution to the Festival’s Scholarship Fund invests in the future of superb classical music in Maine and around the world. Tuesday, June 28 Moulton Union, Bowdoin…
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28
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Smaldone, Beethoven, & Shostakovich EDWARD SMALDONE (b. 1956) Duke Re-dux Linda Chesis, flute • Derek Bermel, bass clarinet • Jeffrey Zeigler, cello • Luke Rinderknecht, vibraphone LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) String Trio in G Major, Op. 9, No. 1 Adagio - Allegro con brio Adagio ma non tanto e cantabile Scherzo. Allegro Presto Renée Jolles, violin • Rebecca Albers, viola • Steven Doane, cello — Intermission — DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH (1906-1975) Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67 Andante…
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Jun
29
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MEET THE COMPOSER: Pedro AMARAL An opportunity to learn about and experience the creative process of a living composer. These distinguished artists will discuss aspects of their music and inspirations. This event is livestream-only.
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30
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PROGRAM 7:00 PM FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886) Les jeux d’eau à la Villa d’Este Lyndon Ji, piano Lyndon is a summer student of Julian Martin and is sponsored by Lorna & Jack Flynn. ALYSSA MORRIS (b. 1984) Collision Etudes V. Autumn Leaves- Georgia O'Keeffe Julia Simpson, oboe Julia Simpson is a summer student of Linda Chesis and is sponsored by Doug Collins. PABLO DE SARASATE (1844-1908) Introduction and Tarantella, Op. 43 Russell Iceberg, violin • Miles Fellenberg, piano Russell…
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30
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