“Two people are walking through a bare, cold wood; the moon keeps pace with them and draws their gaze.” These romantic lines open Richard Dahmel’s poem, “Verklärte Nacht”, from which Schoenberg – a young composer who recently encountered the love of his life Mathilde – drew inspiration for his rich and luscious string sextet. The work is paired with Strauss’s Sextet from his opera, Capriccio; a romantic curtain-raiser that stands alone as a capstone of the string sextet genre. Artists: Arnaud Sussmann (violin), Kristin Lee (violin), Cynthia Phelps (viola), Melissa Reardon (viola), Edward Aaron, (cello), Brook Speltz (cello). Presented by Emerald City Music: South Lake Union’s home for non-traditional, eclectic classical music performances. Offered in partnership with The Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach. Available for viewing March 19, 2021 through April 22, 2021. Tickets: Household on-demand streaming ticket is $20. More info: Transfigured Night — Emerald City Music
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