Sandbar Chamber Series II: Strings, Winds, and Harp

Sunday, January 21st, 2024, 3 PM

**Thacher Hall 

266 Main St., Yarmouth Port, MA

Our sandbar chamber series kicks of 2024 with music for strings, winds & harp by Mozart, Villa-Lobos, and Ravel.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Clarinet Quintet takes center stage. Composed in 1789, towards the end of Mozart's prolific career, this quintet showcases the composer's deep affinity for the clarinet. The interplay between the clarinet and the string quartet is a testament to Mozart's skillful craftsmanship and profound emotional depth. The work unfolds with elegance and lyricism, exploring a range of moods from melancholy to exuberance, leaving an indelible mark on the listener.

Heitor Villa-Lobos, a luminary of Brazilian music, presents his Quintet for Strings, Flute & Harp. This piece, composed in 1957, exemplifies Villa-Lobos's distinctive blend of folk elements with modernist techniques. The interweaving of strings, flute, and harp creates a vivid sonic landscape, drawing inspiration from the vibrant musical traditions of Brazil. Villa-Lobos's quintet invites the audience on a rhythmic and melodic journey, where the colors of each instrument contribute to the tapestry of this evocative composition.

Maurice Ravel's Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet rounds out the program. Composed in 1905, this work is a showcase of Ravel's innovative approach to instrumental combinations. The lush textures and brilliant interplay between the harp and the ensemble demonstrate Ravel's meticulous attention to timbral possibilities. The piece unfolds with a captivating introduction leading to a lively and spirited allegro, capturing the essence of Ravel's unique musical voice.

Program:

Mozart: Clarinet Quintet

Villa-Lobos: Quintet for Strings, Flute & Harp

Ravel: Introduction and Allegro for Harp

Performers:

Zach Sheets, flute

Karen Luttik, clarinet

Charles Overton, harp

Jean Huang & Sophia Szokolay, violin

Sam Kelder, viola

Tim Paek, cello

General Admission $35

Parking Note: Ample parking is available just across Route 6A from Thacher Hall around the Common, as well as at the Post Office. Crossing attendants will be available to assist with crossing Route 6A at the designated crosswalk in front of Thacher Hall. If you need accessible parking information, please email events@thacherhall.org.

Accessibility Note: Thacher Hall is a historic building and is not accessible via wheelchair - a short flight of stairs is required for entrance into the Hall and the restrooms are located on the lower level (accessed via stairs).