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Saratoga Springs, NY

Enchanting Winds

Sun, July 21, 2024, 3:00 pm

Spa Little Theatre, Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Two hours, including intermission

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Program

Gioachino Rossini

(1792–1868)

Quartet No. 4 for Flute, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon in B-flat major

Camille Saint-Saëns

(1835–1921)

Sonata for Oboe and Piano, Op. 166

(1921)
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This sonata was one of the last chamber works written by Saint-Saëns, dedicated to the memory of his friend and fellow composer, Henri Woollett.

Listen for the seamless interaction between the oboe and piano, as Saint-Saëns explores a wide range of emotions and textures.

Paul Taffanel

(1844–1908)

Quintet in G minor for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Horn

(1876)
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Taffanel's quintet is a quintessential example of the late 19th-century French chamber music style, known for its lyricism, clarity, and elegance.

Listen for the intricate interplay between the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn, as Taffanel skillfully explores the unique timbres of each instrument, creating a rich tapestry of sound that highlights the ensemble's virtuosity and expressive capabilities.

Francis Poulenc

(1899–1963)

Sonata for Flute and Piano

(1956–57)
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This sonata stands out in the chamber music repertoire for its fusion of neoclassical elements with jazz influences, offering a unique and vibrant listening experience.

Listen for Poulenc's characteristic juxtaposition of playful melodies and poignant moments, as well as his exploration of the flute's agility and expressive capabilities.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

(1756–1791)

Quintet in E-flat major for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano, K. 452

(1784)
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Mozart's quintet is one of the earliest works to feature this particular combination of instruments.

Listen for Mozart's skillful interplay between the oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, and piano, expertly balancing their unique timbres and capabilities in this quintet.

Evren Ozel

Piano

Demarre McGill

Flute

Juri Vallentin

Oboe

Romie de Guise-Langlois

Clarinet

Peter Kolkay

Bassoon

Hugo Valverde

Horn
Presented at

Spa Little Theatre, Saratoga Performing Arts Center

19 Roosevelt Drive Saratog Springs, NY 12866