Musical Royalty

Featuring pianist Reiko Uchida performed by the North Country Chamber Players

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Doors open at 1:30pm
Performance begins at 2pm
Grand Ballroom of the Omni Mount Washington Resort

Throughout the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods in western Europe, all professional musicians were employed either by the Church or a Royal Court and were considered part of the servant class. In the spirit of the French Revolution, Beethoven was the first musician, or artist of any kind, to reject the notions of birthrights and social hierarchies and pave the way for future generations, like the 19th century German composer, Carl Reinecke, to be honored and appreciated for their talents and accomplishments alone. Edward Elgar, perhaps the culmination of this journey towards respect, was knighted at Buckingham Palace in July 1904. On this program, listeners will hear an early Piano Sonata of Beethoven’s described by one famous critic as “an exquisite little work,” and Reinecke’s melodic and lyrical Trio that showcases the oboe and horn in their best light. Finally, Sir Edward’s unabashedly romantic Piano Quintet is often lush, sometimes ghostly or serene, but always eloquent and dramatic

The North Country Chamber Players are recognized as one of New England’s finest musical ensembles for over forty-five years, the North Country Chamber Players combines the talents of principal players from internationally renowned orchestras and chamber groups. Their world-class performances of old and new classics in relaxed and comfortable settings have made the Chamber Players a fixture of northern New Hampshire’s cultural scene.

The North Country Chamber Players offers a "Pay-What-You-Wish" ticket pricing model to make their concerts accessible to everyone.

Recommended ticket price: $25 (payable at the door).

The Program

“Musical Royalty”

Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14, No. 2
(1770-1827) Allegro
Andante
Scherzo: Allegro assai

Carl Reinecke Trio in A Minor, Op. 188 for oboe, horn and piano
(1824-1910) Allegro moderato
Scherzo: Molto vivace
Adagio
Finale: Allegro ma non troppo

INTERMISSION

Sir Edward Elgar Piano Quintet in A Minor, Opus 84
(1857-1934) Moderato - Allegro
Adagio
Andante - Allegro

ARTISTS

Reiko Uchida, piano
Kemp Jernigan, oboe
Bernhard Scully, horn
Ronnie Bauch, violin
Sunghae Anna Lim, violin
Aurelien Pederzoli, viola
Chris Finckel, violoncello