Fresh Premieres & Timeless Dvorak at Samueli Theater

Experience the expressive lyricism of Dvorák's A Major Piano Quintet, a tour de force that blends elements from Czech folk music with original melodies. This quintet is considered to be one of the masterpieces of the form, along with those of Schumann, Brahms, and Shostakovich. The program includes David Robertson's String Trio and Sheridan Seyfried's Violin Sonata, promising innovative and dynamic performances of two exciting world premieres. This unique concert showcases the virtuosity of Pacific Symphony musicians in a program that pairs modern creativity with a timeless classic

While you sip coffee and savor decadent desserts in the intimate Samuli Theater, your gifted host, curator, and pianist Orli Shaham guides you on a journey exploring how composers influenced each other and changed the course of chamber music.

Program ROBERTSON: String Trio (world premiere) SEYFRIED: Violin Sonata (world premiere) ~Intermission~ DVO?ÁK: Piano Quintet in A Major

Artists Orli Shaham, piano & host Dennis Kim, violin Yoomin Seo, violin Madalyn Parnas Möller, violin Meredith Crawford, viola Benjamin Lash, cello