Summer Chamber Music in Roland Park, Concert Series in Baltimore, MD

July 7, 14, 21, 28 - 7pm

Welcome to the eighth season of Summer Chamber Music in Roland Park at Roland Park Presbyterian Church. We are pleased to present another four-week series of concerts.

What began as casual evening get togethers of friends playing through beloved scores, our series has grown into four public concerts presented throughout the month of July.

In keeping with the summer festival feel, our concerts are free of admission - lovingly produced by friends near and far. Local favorite restaurants provide wine and hors d'oeuvres for our intermission receptions.

Our programming is thoughtful, and varied. We strive to breathe life into favorites from the past, while delighting in vibrant newer compositions that stir our hearts and minds.

Please join us for an intimate evening of community and music making.

Season 8 - Concert 2, July 14

Formed in 2010, Brassivity (Frank Gorecki & Brandon Cave, Trumpets; Amanda Collins, Horn; Emily Joseph, Trombone; and Scott Miller, Tuba) has established itself as a top-level brass ensemble dedicated to bringing traditional and contemporary brass chamber music to new audiences and forging new ground in the area of concert performance. Currently in residence (2012 to present) at Christ Lutheran Church at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Brassivity enjoys a rigorous performance schedule throughout the concert season.

BRASSIVITY

LUDWIG THUILLE Sextet for Piano and Woodwind Quintet, Op. 6

David LaVorgna – flute

Fatma Daglar – oboe

Kyle Coughlin – clarinet

Bryan Young – bassoon

Larry Williams – horn

Clinton Adams – piano

Selections performed by BRASSIVITY

Restaurant sponsor - La Cuchara

Thuille's Sextet "was composed in 1888. In four movements, it begins with an atmospheric and engaging Allegro moderato. The huge movement begins softly with a horn solo bringing forth a melody of nobility, of almost heroic quality. But the music is genial and relaxed, creating no sense of urgency, but rather of well-being. The Larghetto which follows also begins with a horn solo. The main theme is somber and dignified. The very effective third movement, entitled Gavotte, Andante-quasi allegretto, in no way harks back to the baroque. dance. Instead we have a charming and somewhat haunting dance that brings to mind puppets. The middle section is much livelier. The finale, Vivace, is an exciting romp, full of high spirits and lovely melodies." - Edition Silvertrust