Meeting House Chamber Music Festival: Concert #5

This concert features a diverse program presented by distinguished musicians Elisabeth Remy Johnson on harp, Clark Matthews on horn, and Donald Enos on piano. Ms. Remy Johnson, a Cape Cod native and the principal harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, joins Clark Matthews, the principal hornist of the Cape Symphony, and the festival's founder, artistic director, and pianist Donald Enos.

**Program Highlights:**
- Ferdinand Ries - Horn Sonata, Op.34 (mvmt. I)
- Antonio Soler - Concerto #1 in C Major (harp and piano)
- Johannes H.E. Koch - Toccata (1982) (harp and piano)
- Koetsier - Sonata Op.94 (horn and harp)
- Jean-Michel Damase - Sonata (1964) (mvmt. III Presto) (harp and piano)
- Mel Bonis - Melisande and Desdamona (solo harp)
- Tasha Smith Godinez - El Amonecer (solo harp)
- Clarice Assad - Solais (solo harp)
- Salzedo - Whirlwind (solo harp)
- Scriabin - Romance (horn and piano)
- Vaclav Nelhybel - Scherzo Concertante (horn and piano)
- Eric Ewazen - Sonata (1992) (mvmt. I and IV) (horn and piano)

The program will showcase an exhilarating range of musical styles and periods, from the classical elegance of Ferdinand Ries to the vibrant modernity of Clarice Assad. The inclusion of works by Mel Bonis and Johannes H.E. Koch highlights the festival's commitment to presenting diverse and captivating repertoire, ensuring yet another triumph for Cape Cod's longest-running music festival.

Next up will be the festival's season finale on Monday, July 22 featuring celebrated festival performers Katie Lansdale on violin, Matthias Naegele on cello, and Donald Enos on piano. The program's dynamic character, creativity, and artistic diversity make it a fitting conclusion to the festival's milestone season.

**Program Highlights:**
- Beethoven - Trio in E Flat Major, Op.1#1
- Germaine Tailleferre - Trio (1978) (mvmt. III and IV)
- Heinrich von Herzogenberg - Trio #2 in D minor, Op.36 (mvmt. III)
- Gaspar Cassado - Trio (mvmt. I and III)

This finale will celebrate the artistry of Donald Enos, the festival's founder and artistic director, and features works that span the classical and modern eras, embodying the festival's tradition of excellence and innovation.

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Music