Piazzola and Schubert: The Revolutionaries

Astor Piazzola (1921- 1992)

Oblivion & Libertango for oboe and guitar

Jennifer Weeks, oboe    Eli Schille-Hudson, guitar

Arr. Klaus Jäckle

(6 minutes)

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Arpeggione Sonata D. 821 for guitar and cello

1. Allegro moderato
2. Adagio in E Major
3. Allegretto in A major

Eli Schille-Hudson, guitar   Omar Firestone, cello

(20 minutes )

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Octet in F Major, D.803

1. Adagio – Allegro – Più allegro
2. Adagio
3. Allegro vivace – Trio – Allegro vivace
4. Andante – variations. Un poco più mosso – Più lento
5. Allegretto – Trio – Menuetto – Coda
6. Andante molto – Allegro – Andante molto – Allegro molto

Carolyn Canfield, Lenelle Morse, violin  Eric Kean, viola  Omar Firestone, cello

Spencer Hoveskeland, bass  Erika Block, clarinet  Pat Nelson, bassoon John Turman, horn

(60 minutes)

Drink in the fall color and spirit of two musical revolutionaries, Astor Piazzola and Franz Schubert. Both from humble beginnings, each composer found their own unique voice and musical expression leaving behind a vast legacy of inspirational music. Piazzolla revolutionized the traditional tango and Schubert revolutionized the depth of expression the human human voice could reveal through song as he bridged the classical and romantic eras of western music.  Piazzola’s every popular Oblivion and Libertango will get your toes tapping only to be calmed by Schubert’s subtle an engaging “Arpeggione”. The concert will end with Schubert’s “Octet”, a tour de force work for winds and strings that has often been hailed as the greatest work in classical chamber music. 

Our signature cocktail for this concert will be the Schubert Sangria.