February 11 & 12, 2017

In February, we shined a light on the relationship between Schumann and Brahms, and the elegant soprano Hyunah Yu returned to sing Schumann’s transporting song cycle Frauenliebe und -leben.

Also, as part of a new Musical Masterworks venture, Edward Arron delighted us with an in-depth pre-concert talk about the lives and compositions of Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms.

Hyunah Yu, soprano

Anna Polonsky, piano

Erin Keefe, violin

Edward Arron, cello

Brahms: Scherzo from F-A-E Sonata for Violin and Piano

Massenet: Élégie for Soprano, Piano and Cello

Schumann: Intermezzo from F-A-E Sonata for Violin and Piano, WoO 22

Schumann: Frauenliebe und -leben for Voice and Piano, Opus 42

Robert Kahn: Two Songs for Soprano and Piano Trio, Opus 46 (1906)

Brahms: Piano Trio in C Major, Opus 87

This concert was generously sponsored by The Murphy Family.
The piano at this concert was generously sponsored by Pasta Vita.

Soprano Hyunah Yu appears regularly with esteemed conductors, opera houses, well-known music festivals, and major orchestras throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Anna Polonsky is widely in demand as a soloist and chamber musician.

Violinist Erin Keefe is the Concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra as well asan Artist Member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

Cellist Edward Arron has garnered recognition worldwide for his elegant musicianship, impassioned performances, and creative programming. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. Arron made his New York recital debut in 2000 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.