CHAMBER MUSIC intimate, intense, and arguably the most musical fun to be had
Chamber music is truly the most socially exquisite and democratic activity in which musicians, professional and amateur, can participate. One's level of skill matters not. Get together with a couple of friends and make music. Even Kings have participated with lesser mortals. It just doesn't get any better than this.
Goethe described the playing of a quartet as "four rational people conversing." And indeed, the conversational style is most prevalent in chamber music wih one instrument speaking, then another, then a third. it is delightfully courteous musical form and plain makes you feel good, unless of course there is disagreement on how something should be played which can happen even in the best of all possible worlds.
In this section we will enjoy specific works of chamber music, much as we do in the interpretation section. Again the differences of approach and interpretation can be huge. And as many of the great composers achieved their finest hour in their chamber works, often much less well known than their major works, I hope this will bring the joys of discovery to many of you.
Beethoven Piano Trio 7 Op 97 "Archduke"
Brahms Piano Quartet 1 in G minor Op 25
Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor Op 34
Brahms Piano Trios Op 8 / Op 87 / Op 101
Chausson Concerto for violin, piano & String Quaret
