The Eye of the Storm

The most powerful moments in music and life, are the special moments of vision and perspective in the midst of life's emotional turmoil. This concert delves into the heart of the storm through the "Dumka", a musical genre dedicated to emotional reflection in between bursts of energy, including works by Tchaikovsky and Rebecca Clarke and topped off with Dvorak's all time favorite piano quintet.

Dr. Jeffrey Howard - violin
Anna Soukiassian - piano
Melody Quah - piano
Yonatan Grinberg - violin
Sarah Lowenstein - viola
Andrea Grinberg - cello

Rebecca Clarke - Dumka for viola, cello and piano
Komitas - Tsirani Tsar (Apricot Tree)​
Baghdasarian - Nocturne
Khachaturian (arr. Heifetz)-Aisha's Dance from "Gayane" Ballet
Tchaikovsky - Dumka for piano
Dvorak - Piano Quintet op. 81