TWO RIVERS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
THE FRIENDS GO FISHING!
7:30pm // Saturday, May 18, 2024
Shipley Recital Hall in the Frank Arts Center
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV
3pm // Sunday, May 19, 2024
Zion Episcopal Church
Charles Town, WV
- Ottorino Respighi (1879–1936) — Invito alla danza (Invitation to the dance): Monica Reinagel, mezzo soprano; Jed Gaylin, piano
- Respighi — Il Tramonto (The Sunset): Monica Reinagel, mezzo soprano; Heather Austin-Stone, violin; Teresa Gordon, violin; Jason Diggs, viola; Camilo Pérez-Mejía, cello
- Franz Schubert (1797–1828) — Die Forelle (“The Trout”), Op. 32, D. 550: Monica Reinagel, mezzo soprano; Jed Gaylin, piano
- Schubert — Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 114, D. 667 (“Trout”): Heather Austin-Stone, violin; Jason Diggs, viola; Camilo Pérez-Mejía, cello; Donovan Stokes, bass; Jed Gaylin, piano
Respighi’s setting for string quartet and mezzo of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s decadent poem The Sunset is utterly Schubertian (even perhaps like the work of Richard Strauss) in its otherworldly conjurings. In contrast, Schubert’s Trout is uncharacteristically light-hearted and worry-free. Jed joins us on the keyboard for this one, and we welcome back mezzo soprano Monica Reinagel.
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Past Performances
TWO RIVERS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
THE BRANDENBURGS ARE COMING OVER!
7:30pm // Saturday, March 23, 2024
3pm // Sunday, March 24, 2024
Trinity Episcopal Church, Shepherdstown, WV
At 6:30 pm before the Saturday evening concert, Music Director Jed Gaylin will give a half-hour talk about the concert. He will offer some insights into the music and introduce our guest harpsichordist, Mark Janello. Jed will also entertain questions from the audience.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) — Partita No. 2 in D minor
1st movement (Allemande) Heather Austin-Stone, violin
Bach — Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major
1. Allegro
2. Adagio
3. Allegro
Mark Janello — Free improvisation on the harpsicord
Bach — Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major
1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Presto
Heather Austin-Stone, violin
Barbara Spicher, flute
Andrea Diggs, flute
Bach — Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major
1st movement (Prelude) Camilo Perez-Mejia, cello
Bach — Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major
1. Allegro
2. Affettuoso
3. Allegro
Heather Austin-Stone, violin
Barbara Spicher, flute
Mark Janello, harpsicord
We showcase principals from the Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra in this feast of sonic variety, though all composed by perhaps the most consummate composer in western music. We are delighted to introduce to our stage the harpsichordist Mark Janello. These concerti grosso (for several instruments), intercut with short solo works, sparkle with joy, grace, verve, and an incredible balance of simplicity and intricacy.
TWO RIVERS WIND QUINTET
WINTER MOONLIGHT
NEW DATE!
7:30pm // Saturday, March 16, 2024
Trinity Episcopal Church
200 W. German Street, Shepherdstown, WV
PHOTO BY MARK MUSE
Previously scheduled for February 17 but canceled due to weather. Program will include works by György Ligeti (1923–2006), Malcolm Arnold (1921–2006), Darius Milhaud (1892–1974), Alexandra Molnar-Suhajda (b. 1975), William Grant Still (1895–1978), and Franz Danzi (1763–1826).
Join us for an evening of delightful music by five of the finest members of our Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra: Barbara Spicher, flute; David Drosinos, clarinet; Noelle Drewes, oboe; Lynn Moncilovich, bassoon; and Dan Carter, horn.
TWO RIVERS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
MYSTERIES, MARVELS, AND MISCHIEF
7:30pm // Saturday, November 4, 2023
3pm // Sunday, November 5, 2023
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church,
Shepherdstown, WV
- Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745–1799) — Overture to L’Amant Anonyme (Symphony No. 2 in D major)
- Ciprian Porumbescu (1853–1883) — Balada for violin and orchestra; Irina Muresanu, violin
- Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921) — Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
- Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) — Symphony No. 4 in B major, Op. 60
Beethoven’s unjustifiably lesser-known Symphony No. 4 pits the sounds of mystery and the ineffable with good-natured romp. Romanian-born violin virtuoso Irina Muresanu joins us for folk/Romani-inspired music by her compatriot Ciprian Porumbescu in a work that will steal your heart. She also dazzles with similar inspiration in the hands of French composer Saint-Saëns. We open with the Caribbean (Guadeloupe) native Joseph Bologne’s similarly hued opera overture based on a 1781 play by Madame Stefanie Genlis.
POULENC TRIO
7:30pm // Saturday, October 7, 2023
Shipley Recital Hall in the Frank Arts Center
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV
3pm // Sunday, October 8, 2023
Zion Episcopal Church
Charles Town, WV
- Jean Françaix (1912–1997) — Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano
- Francis Poulenc (1899–1963) — Selected Songs
- Viet Cuong (b. 1990) — Explain Yourself!
- André Previn (1929–2019) — Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano
- Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975) — Romance, Op.97a (from the film The Gadfly); A Spin Through Moscow (from the operetta Moscow, Cheryomushki, Op. 105)
- Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868) — Fantaisie Concertante sur des thèmes de L’Italiana in Algieri
We are very pleased to open this season with a concert by the Poulenc Trio, which is committed to commissioning, performing and recording new works from contemporary composers. The trio is currently celebrating its 20th year of captivating performances and inspiring the next generation of musicians. With over 25 commissioned pieces written or arranged for the ensemble, they have significantly expanded the repertoire for oboe, bassoon, and piano.
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