CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES

Performers

Violin: Felipe Rodriguez and Pablo Suárez

Viola: Ivan Martin

Cello: Stanislas Kim and Carlos Sanchez

PROGRAMME

1. SCHUBERT. String Quintet in C Major, D.956

Schubert Quintet

The String Quintet in C Major is a masterpiece, not only of chamber music, but of all time. Composed for two violins, viola, and two cellos, it dates from 1828, the last year in the Viennese genius’ short life. He never heard it performed in concert. Unusually long at 60 minutes, the quintet exudes an aura of serene, autumnal contemplation. Its rich harmonic depth and the unique sound brought by the two cellos make it a one-of-a-kind piece.

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Performers

Violin: Anne Marie North and Alexandra Krivobodorov

Viola: Blanca Esteban

Cello: Nuria Majuelo

Harp: Camille Levecque

Clarinet: Victor Díaz

Flute: María José Muñoz

PROGRAMME

1. SAINT-SAËNS. Fantaisie for Violin and Harp
2. A. MOZART. Flute Quartet in C Major
   – Allegro
   – Andantino. Song with variazioni
3. A. MOZART. Clarinet Quartet in A Major
   – Allegretto
   – Larghetto
   – Menuetto
   – Allegretto. Song with variazioni
4. RAVEL. String, Flute, Clarinet and Harp Introduction and Allegro.

A Miscellany of Sounds

In Mannheim in 1777, amateur flautist Ferdinand De Jean offered Mozart 200 gulden to write “three short and simple concertos and a few flute quartets.” The composer accepted the commission and wrote the quartet that inaugurates this concert. In one of his letters, Mozart confessed that he hated the sound of the flute. However, no one would believe him after listening to the lovely passages he has devoted to this instrument. He held the clarinet is higher regard, the star of the second quartet and one of his most well-known chamber works. Next comes the violin and harp’s turn, with Camille Saint-Saëns’ fantaisie (1907). The French musician shows us how instruments can complement one another in different ways as the piece moves forward. The programme closes with the work of another Frenchman, Maurice Ravel (1905), who brings all the previous instruments together, thus concluding our acoustic smorgasbord.

Programme

Performers

Trumpet: Germán Asensi and César Asensi

French horn: Anaís Romero

Trombone: Juan San Juan

Tuba: Josep Gómez

PROGRAMME

G FARNABY. The Old Spagnoletta

1. FARNABY. A toye
2. FARNABY. The New Sa-Hoo
3. EWALD. Brass Quintet n1, Op. 5
4. PIAZZOLLA. Oblivion
5. CRESPO. Suite Americana nº1
6. MORES (ARR. A. PAZ). Firulete
7. FRANCO. Agüero
8. PIQUERAS. De Caí
9. KOMPANEK. Killer Tango

Performers 

Soprano: Mercedes Lario 

Alto: Sonia Gancedo 

Tenor: Gabriel Arce 

Baritone: Fabio Barrutia 

Piano: Karina Azizova 

Piano: José Segovia 

Programme 

BRAHMS. O Schöne Nacht, Op. 92 

BRAHMS. Drei Quartette, Op. 64 

BRAHMS. Ballade, Op. 118 

BRAHMS. Liebeslieder Walze, Op. 52 

Delicatessen by Brahms  

Johannes Brahms is well-known for his vast catalogue of vocal music, ranging from lieder (songs) to large-scale choral pieces. Completed in 1884, his Opus 92 is an astonishing collection of songs inspired by poems from Goethe, Daumer, Allmers, and Hebbel. We will be hearing O schöne Nacht in this series. It describes a peaceful, starry night, while a young man goes to meet his lover, repeating: “Oh, what a beautiful evening!” Following is Drei Quartette Op 64, from 1874, which consists of three songs whose topics revolve around nostalgia for the homeland, nature, and love. Other exquisite creations by Brahms complete the concert. Exceptional pieces to conclude this selection. 

Performers 

Sopranos: María Jesús Prieto and Victoria Marchante.  

Mezzo-soprano: Isabel Egea and Julieta Navarro  

Tenors: Igor Peral and Diego Neira  

Basses: Fabio Barrutia and David Rubiera  

Piano: Javier Carmena, piano  

PROGRAMME 

CHUECA. Pasacalle (Cádiz) 

CHUECA. Dúo, sevillanas y caleseras (Cádiz) 

GUERRERO. Pasacalle de la escalera (La rosa del azafrán) 

GUERRERO. Tango milonga (La montería) 

MORENO TORROBA. Chotis del café (María Manuela). 

ALONSO. Pasodoble de las horchateras (La de los ojos en blanco) 

MORENO TORROBA. Mazurca (La Chulapona) 

MORENO TORROBA. Pasodoble de la maestra (La Chulapona) 

ALONSO. ¡Arrímate! (24 horas mintiendo) 

GUERRERO. Fox trot (Los gavilanes) 

GUERRERO. Rondalla de estudiantes (El canastillo de fresas) 

ALONSO. La Colasa -tabaco y cerillas- (Las de Villadiego) 

ALONSO. Marchiña (24 horas mintiendo). 

ALONSO. Chotis (Rosa “la pantalonera”) 

ALONSO. Serenata (La linda tapada) 

ALONSO. Caleseras (La Calesera) 

Concierto “¡Viva la Zarzuela!” de la Fundación Canal

Long Live Zarzuela!  

Once again this year, the Chamber Music Series’ traditional Zarzuela concert offers an exceptional opportunity to savour the most well-known serenatas, pasacalles, rondas, and chotis in our theatre genre par excellence. This year, we are doing so with composers like Jacinto Guerrero, Francisco Alonso, and Federico Moreno Torroba, with the most Castilian titles in their repertoire.