The Art of the Piano Quintet

The Art of the Piano Quintet

"Masterpieces Reimagined: Schumann & Brahms Piano Quintets"

By Natchez Festival of Music

Date and time

Starts on Tuesday, May 7 · 7pm CDT

Location

First Presbyterian Church

117 Pearl St. Natchez, MS 39120

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About this event

  • 2 hours

Join us for an extraordinary musical event featuring two of the most celebrated compositions in chamber music: Schumann's Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 and Brahms' Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34.

Schumann's quintet, composed in the prolific year of 1842, stands as a monumental work in the chamber music repertoire. Not only is it his most frequently performed chamber piece, but it also pioneered the format for piano and string quartet, showcasing the era's advancements in piano construction. This quintet, dedicated to his beloved wife Clara, has inspired countless compositions, influencing greats like Brahms, Franck, Fauré, Dvořák, and Shostakovich.

The journey of Brahms' Piano Quintet is a tale of evolution and perfection. Initially conceived as a string quintet, then reimagined as a two-piano sonata, it finally found its true voice as a piano quintet, thanks to the insightful advice of Clara Schumann. Premiered in 1866, the quintet in its final form is hailed as the pinnacle of the genre, a testament to Brahms' relentless pursuit of musical excellence.

Experience the depth and beauty of these masterworks as we delve into the history and emotion behind each note. This event is not just a concert; it's a celebration of musical innovation and enduring legacy. Book your tickets now for a night where the past and present merge in a symphony of timeless brilliance.

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Natchez Festival of Music

April/May 2023

The official Natchez Festival of Music kicks off on Saturday, April 29 with one of the world’s most famous musical stage productions, Die Fledermaus (Or…The Bat Gets Even!). The festival then continues with three performances per week until May 20. These performances are An Evening with Ella Fitzgerald starring Katrina Cox on May 2, The Glorious Sounds of Brass featuring the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet on May 4, Spectacular, Spectacular, a Broadway Musical Revue on May 6, The Chip Herrington Jazz 5 on May 9, Rossini, Puccini, and Martinis on May 11, La Divina, a centennial celebration recital of Maria Callas on May 13, The Magical Jazz Guitar of Barry Leach on May 16, Timeless Virtuosity featuring the Russian-American piano virtuoso, Konstantin Soukhovetski on May 18, and finally, on May 20 the festival presents The Hot, Sizzling Musical World of Bill Summers starring the world-renowned Bill Summers and the New Orleans Allstars.

Each year we present a truly kaleidoscopic musical season, and this year promises to be one of the best and most inclusive music festivals that our state has ever seen!