October 22 and 23, 2022

We opened our 32nd season with artists that were brand new to the series, though they are already legends in their own right: pianist Inon Barnatan, violist Ayane Kozasa, and cellist Gabriel Cabezas joined our new Artistic Director, Tessa Lark for our opening concert weekend.

 

Inon Barnatan, Piano

Ayane Kozasa, Viola

Gabriel Cabezas, Cello

Tessa Lark, Violin

 

Tessa Lark, Jig and Pop

Paul Wiancko, American Haiku

Gershwin, Prelude #2

Gershwin/Wild, I’ve Got Rhythm

Strauss, Four Pieces for Piano Quartet

Brahms, Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25

 

These concerts were dedicated in memory of Anne Buttrick who was a devoted supporter of Musical Masterworks. Many thanks to Nancy D.Grover for sponsoring Saturday’s concert and to The Saunders Foundation for sponsoring Sunday’s concert.  Thanks also to our Piano Sponsor Pasta Vita.

Performing Musicians

Inon Barnatan

Piano

One of the most admired pianists of his generation Inon Barnatan is celebrated for his poetic sensibility, musical intelligence, and consummate artistry.

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Ayane Kozasa

Viola

Hailed for her “magnetic, wide-ranging tone” and her “rock solid technique” violist Ayane Kozasa is a sought-after chamber musician, collaborator, and educator.

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Gabriel Cabezas

Cello

A prolific and sought-after soloist and collaborator, Gabriel Cabezas is as comfortable interpreting new works as he is with the pillar scores of the cello repertoire.

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Tessa Lark

Violin

Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of her time.  A budding superstar in the classical realm, she is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky.

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