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Martha's Vineyard
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The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society has continuously produced concerts for both visitors to and residents of the Island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts for over 50 years. The MVCMS is also very active in encouraging classical music stringed instrument education for Island school children.
Art of Duo: If Music be the Food of Love
On July 18th at 5:30 p.m. MVCMS presents the remarkable combined talents of cellist Eunghee Cho and pianist Jung-A Bang in concert with “Art of Duo: If Music be the Food of Love” at the West Tisbury Congregational Church. These musical offerings explore works that fuse fiery virtuosity with the expressive humanity of both instruments.
In a manner identical to a mixtape, the artists present a special selection of movements from larger works that combine to convey the listener on a musical journey through the minds of George Gershwin, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Amy Beach, and Nadia Boulanger with Kreisler's Liebeslied ("Love's Sorrow") at the heart of the mixtape. Richard Strauss's Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 6 presents a wonderful dichotomy between heroism and vulnerability ultimately unified through a gorgeous lyricism embraced by the duo partnership. The program concludes with the epitome of passion and beautifully reckless abandon in duo form: Astor Piazzolla's Le Grand Tango.
Art of Duo: If Music be the Food of Love
On July 18th at 5:30 p.m. MVCMS presents the remarkable combined talents of cellist Eunghee Cho and pianist Jung-A Bang in concert with “Art of Duo: If Music be the Food of Love” at the West Tisbury Congregational Church. These musical offerings explore works that fuse fiery virtuosity with the expressive humanity of both instruments.
In a manner identical to a mixtape, the artists present a special selection of movements from larger works that combine to convey the listener on a musical journey through the minds of George Gershwin, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Amy Beach, and Nadia Boulanger with Kreisler's Liebeslied ("Love's Sorrow") at the heart of the mixtape. Richard Strauss's Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 6 presents a wonderful dichotomy between heroism and vulnerability ultimately unified through a gorgeous lyricism embraced by the duo partnership. The program concludes with the epitome of passion and beautifully reckless abandon in duo form: Astor Piazzolla's Le Grand Tango.
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Eunghee Cho currently holds the Joyce & Donald Steele Chair as Principal Cello of the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, and has appeared as soloist with numerous orchestras around the country including the Sacramento Philharmonic, Cape Symphony, Atlantic Symphony, Symphony by the Sea, Davis Symphony, and Sacramento State Symphony Orchestras. As an avid chamber musician, Eunghee has collaborated in performances with artists such as Midori Goto, David Shifrin, Elton John, François Salque, and the Borromeo String Quartet, and has performed as a guest artist with A Far Cry, Da Camera Society, and the Chamber Music Society of Sacramento. He currently serves on the faculties of Middlesex Community College and Derby Academy. He is Artistic Director and Founder of the Mellon Music Festival in Davis, CA.
Pianist Jung-A Bang has appeared in concert halls across the world as soloist and collaborative artist. She has performed in venues including Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall; Merkin Hall in New York City; Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center; Jordan Hall in Boston; Chicago’s Cultural Center (livestreamed by WFMT;) and IBK Hall at Korea Arts Center and Ewon Arts Center, both in Seoul, Korea |
Art of Duo Mixtape George Gershwin / arr. Jascha Heifetz: "It Ain't Necessarily So" Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Cavatina from Suite de Pieces, Op. 3 Fritz Kreisler: Liebesleid Amy Beach: Romance, Op. 23 Nadia Boulanger: Vite e nerveusement rythmé from 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano Astor Piazzolla - Le Grand Tango for Cello and Piano Richard Strauss - Cello Sonata in F Major, Op. 6 i. Allegro con brio ii. Andante ma non troppo iii. Finale: Allegro vivo Tickets are available to purchase via this website until 2:00 p.m. on July 18th. Note that seating may be limited due to continuing COVID-19 restraints and that after 2:00 p.m.. tickets may be purchased at the door only if there is space available. Reception will follow concert weather permitting. Location: West Tisbury Congregational Church - corner of State Road and Music Street, Village of West Tisbury. This location is air-conditioned. As of this date masks will be required. Concert: 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Tickets $30.00 (additional donations welcome). All tickets sold on this site are will-call. Students are admitted free. |
During the COVID-19 lockdown MVCMS began to broadcast concerts using internet media. Our first concert of 2021 – “Spring is Here!’ with the remarkable “Artists of Martha’s Vineyard String Quartet” was pre-recorded and received its virtual premiere on Saturday March 20th. Please click here for more information and to view the concert.
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The Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society produces chamber music concerts and promotes an appreciation of classical and contemporary music on the island of Martha's Vineyard. The Summer Evening Concerts and our Education Programs including Instrument Loans, Lesson Scholarships, Artist in Residence, and Project Cello, all depend on generous donors and grant funders. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will help us fulfill our mission. |
