Brahms, Chopin & Strauss

Join us for a wonderful evening of great cello romantic repertoire. The program opens with Brahms' timeless cello sonata in e minor, which took inspiration from Bach's The Art of Fugue, and features brooding moments contrasted by clever contrapuntal writing. The second half features Chopin's riveting Cello Sonata in G minor, his last published work in his lifetime. The sonata was dedicated to his life-long friend, Parisian cellist Auguste Franchomme (1808-1884) and premiered on February 16, 1848, in Chopin’s last public concert in Paris. The heart of this piece lies within the Largo, a tranquil movement that transports listeners to a more intimate atmosphere. This sonata is a demanding work that showcases the depth of lyricism of both instruments. The program concludes with an arrangement for two cellos and piano of Strauss' "Morgen!". Originally for voice, Strauss offered the complete set of Op. 27 to his wife, operatic soprano Pauline de Ahna, as a wedding gift.

PROGRAM

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Sonata for Piano and Cello No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Allegretto quasi Menuetto
III. Allegro

Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
"Morgen!" from 4 Lieder, Op.27 No. 4
Arranged for Two Cellos and Piano

Interval

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65
I. Allegro moderato
II. Scherzo
III. Largo
IV. Finale

CREDITS

Meredith Steele - Cello
Kevin Suherman - Piano
Guest: Caleb Wong - Cello

Image credit: Eloise Renée

PARKING

The City of Melbourne has recently changed the parking restrictions around the Southbank Campus. Parking control hours are now expanded to 7am–10pm, seven days per week, and are capped at three hours. A $2-per-hour fee after 7pm is also now in place. There is no change to the $4-per-hour peak rate between 7am–7pm. Parking inspectors are regularly in the area fining drivers who overstay their meter, so we encourage everyone to be aware and avoid an expensive fine.

ACCESSIBILITY

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