Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

JOLIVET Chant de Linos for Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Harp 1944
MARTINŮ Duo No. 1 for Violin and Viola, "Three Madrigals" 1950
SHENG Northern Lights for Cello and Piano, (CMS Co-Commission, NJ Premiere) 2009
RAVEL Sonatine for Flute, Cello, and Harp (arr. Carlos Salzedo) 1903-05
ARENSKY Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 32 1894

Drawing inspiration from Bright Sheng's multi-hued musical palette, one of the most eclectic programs of the season gathers chamber music from four rich cultures. Pianist Inon Barnatan and cellist Alisa Weilerstein return to CMS for a premiere by Sheng. Enchanting French works from two eras, Martinů's virtuosic "Madrigals," and Arensky's passionate Piano Trio complete the journey. Concert at 8:00 PM. Pre-concert conversation with Garyth Nair and CMS Artists at 7:15 PM.

INON BARNATAN, piano
BELLA HRISTOVA, violin
IDA KAVAFIAN, violin/viola
ALISA WEILERSTEIN, cello
RANSOM WILSON, flute
BRIDGET KIBBEY, harp

Subscription includes three concerts: Nov 8, 2010, March 14, 2011 and April 11, 2011.