Russian Masterworks for Cello and Piano II

for an enchanting evening of RUSSIAN MASTERWORKS FOR CELLO AND PIANO II, showcasing some of the most impassioned works for cello and piano by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Arensky, and Shostakovich. Our all-Russian program will open with Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky's deeply heartfelt Nocturne in D minor, op. 19 (1873) - one of the Six Morceaux, originally for solo piano, full of Tchaikovsky's signature Slavic lyricism and melancholy. Dmitri Shostakovich's one-and-only Cello Sonata in D minor, op. 40 (1934) was one of his early works, composed just prior to the censure by Soviet authorities of his music, which showcases Shostakovich's hallmark sarcasm and irony, reflective introspection, despair, biting wit, and dark humor. A precocious Russian Romantic composer, pianist, and teacher, Anton Arensky (1861-1906) composed a number of characterful miniatures for cello and piano, which include his exquisite Romance in D Major, op. 56 (1894-1900) - an amorous melodic gem that no doubt influenced Arensky's pupil, Sergei Rachmaninoff, in his youthful and unabashedly romantic Cello Sonata in G minor, op. 19 (1901): Rachmaninoff's best, and regrettably his last, work of chamber music and one of the most oft-performed Sonatas of all cello-piano repertoire, full of Rachmaninoff's trademark tenderness and tempestuousness, soaring melodies, richly chromatic harmonies, bell-like sonorities, scintillating pianistic filigree, and highly idiomatic writing for both players alike. This impassioned musical journey through the Russian Masterworks for Cello and Piano II is NOT to be missed!
Ben and I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday, May 8th!
Warmest wishes,

Dr. Yelena Grinberg, founder and artistic director of the Grinberg Classical Salon Series

When: Wednesday, May 8th, 2019, 7 p.m.
           Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.           There will be no late seating           Food-and-wine reception to follow the salon
Where: Upper West Side (upper 90s)             You'll receive the exact address after you have registered through this website
Admission: $35
             Admission price includes food-and-wine reception with guest Artists             Attendance is limited to just 21 seats!             Advance ticket purchase through Eventbrite is required
Contact: Dr. Yelena Grinberg (ygpiano@gmail.com)
Program: Russian Masterworks for Cello and Piano II
TCHAIKOVSKY - Nocturne in D minor from Six Morceaux, op. 19 (1873)SHOSTAKOVICH - Cello Sonata in D minor, op. 40 (1934)ARENSKY - Romance in D Major, op. 56, no. 2 (1894-1900)RACHMANINOFF - Cello Sonata in G minor, op. 19 (1901)**************************************************************************************
For more information on the Grinberg Classical Salon Series and to browse the upcoming salons, please visit: http://yelenagrinberg.com/grinberg-salon-series/
For more information on cellist, Ben Capps, go to: http://bencapps.com/
For more information on pianist, Yelena Grinberg, go to: www.yelenagrinberg.com