Discovery
Friday, January 30, 2009, 8 PM Insights from the Conductor, 7 PM |
Saturday, January 31, 2009, 8 PM Insights from the Conductor, 7 PM |
A performance by a clarinetist Brahms described as “absolutely the best” ended a yearlong hiatus and inspired him to write this piece which perfectly suits the instrument. The mood of the masterful Quintet is expressive and autumnal with a hint of bittersweet nostalgia. Tchaikovsky reminisces about Italy and his homeland in his Sextet. Working in what he called an “absolutely unusual form,” he demonstrates his contrapuntal mastery and ultimately creates a rich orchestral sound.
Johannes Brahms
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in B Minor, Op 115. Erica Horn, Clarinet.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Souvenir of Florence.
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Clarinetist Erica Horn has been a member of Ensemble Monterey for 6 years. Prior to moving to Monterey, Erica performed with the San Diego Symphony, San Diego Chamber Orchestra, San Diego Opera and the San Diego Civic Light Opera. At age 19, Ms. Horn was invited to join the Pacific Symphony in Orange County where she performed for the following 10 years. She studied under the great clarinetist and musician, Kalman Bloch, then principal clarinetist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Other teachers include the late Anthony Guilliatti, principal clarinetist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Yehuda Gilad at USC, and Bil Jackson at the Aspen Music Festival. During her time in Aspen, she was invited to perform with the Colorado Philharmonic and in the following year performed with the Cheyenne and Casper Symphonies in Wyoming. As a student at California State University at Fullerton, Erica received the Koneski award for outstanding musicianship and was soloist for and winner of the Music Associates Award Competition. | |
Erica Horn, Clarinet |
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2009-2010 Season
Three's Great Company!
From Mozart to Brahms
Light-Hearted Winds
Bach Mass in B minor
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