Shades of Darkness
Evening Music | May 6, 2010
Stefania de Kenessey's "Shades of Darkness" explores the somber colors of clarinet and string quartet — a rare combination in classical chamber music. The Andiamo Chamber Ensemble performs this rich and moody piece, with evocatively-titled movements such as "Midnight Blue" and "Tawny Rose."
Some Anonymous Spanish Dances from the 17th century open the evening, however, courtesy of Andrew Lawrence-King and the Harp Consort. Also, some interesting duets from Richard Strauss (clarinet and bassoon) and Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (flute and oboe); we'll hear Mozart's Bassoon and Cello Sonata, in a very subterranean arrangement for two contrabassoons.
Some Anonymous Spanish Dances from the 17th century open the evening, however, courtesy of Andrew Lawrence-King and the Harp Consort. Also, some interesting duets from Richard Strauss (clarinet and bassoon) and Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (flute and oboe); we'll hear Mozart's Bassoon and Cello Sonata, in a very subterranean arrangement for two contrabassoons.
