“Triumph & Transcendence”

‍The dawn of a new century saw the emergence of a new era of music driven by the sheer genius of Ludwig van Beethoven. We’ve captured all its glory in this final concert of our festival. Constantly revising both his Op. 11 Trio (1792) and Kakadu Variations (1795), Beethoven incorporated many new ideas as they came to him so these pieces certainly evolved over time. These two works didn’t reach the final form that we will hear tonight until two decades after he first conceived them. They capture Beethoven’s delightful invention, wit, and charm. For our Mini Festival finale, you will experience all the power, grandeur, and majesty of Beethoven’s spectacular “Archduke” Trio—lauded and cherished by all as one of the greatest chamber works ever created!

Program

Beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11
Beethoven Kakadu Variations in G Major, Op. 121a
Beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 (“Archduke”)

Chien-Kim-Watkins Piano Trio: Gloria Chien, piano; Soovin Kim, violin; Paul Watkins, cello