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Bridgehampton Chamber Music FestivalMarya Martin, Artistic Director
32nd Season July 29–August 23, 2015
2015
FluteMarya Martin
OboeJohn Snow
ClarinetRomie de Guise-LangloisStephen Williamson
BassoonPeter Kolkay
TrumpetDavid Krauss
TromboneDemian Austin
French HornStewart Rose
ViolinJennifer Frautschi Frank HuangAni KavafianKristin LeeAnthony MarwoodAmy Schwartz MorettiArnaud Sussmann
ViolaEttore CausaBeth Guterman ChuRichard O’NeillCynthia PhelpsTien-Hsin Cindy Wu
CelloCarter BreyNicholas CanellakisClive GreensmithMichael NicolasPeter StumpfPaul Watkins
Double BassJeffrey BeecherDonald Palma
PianoGilles VonsattelOrion WeissJoyce Yang
HarpsichordKenneth Weiss
Harp Bridget Kibbey
PercussionIan David Rosenbaum Shane Shanahan
NarratorRoger Waters
BaritoneSidney Outlaw
2015 ArtistsDear Friends,Welcome to the 32nd Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival. For us as an organization, it is a time of growth and development. We participated in a cruise tour last October and added our first ever Spring Series to our offerings this year. We’ve had a truly wonderful response, and thank you for your ongoing devotion to the festival.
This year’s summer festival brims with some of the greatest chamber music ever written, but that’s only part of the story. For example, Brahms’ and Schumann’s beloved piano quintets, which appear on this year’s program were both influenced by the same woman, Clara Schumann. Robert Schumann's quintet was dedicated to his beloved wife, while one might argue that the final spasms of Brahms' unrequited love for Clara can be heard in his. Stories abound, including that of Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet – a work the composer may never have heard performed and whose manuscript was lost. In our final concert, we celebrate what would have been Jean Sibelius’ 150th Birthday, presenting the all too rarely heard Sonatina, his only mature work for violin and piano.
We also have new stories to tell: we’ll present the world premiere of a piece by Kevin Puts inspired by the life of Robin Williams, and the Northeast premiere of a powerful work by Arab-American composer Mohammed Fairouz commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Voter Rights Marches of 1965.
We hope that you, too, will create new stories of your own of friends gathering together to share the ephemeral, the spirit and majesty of timeless music in beautiful surroundings. We are constantly amazed by the truly magical musicians who join us each summer to share their artistic passion with you, our beloved audience.
I look forward to seeing you at the concerts.
With warm regards,
Marya Martin
Founder and Artistic Director
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Season Overview Core ClassicsAt the heart of the festival are concerts dedicated to innovative programs featuring the best chamber music has to offer performed in our home, the acoustically-superb Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church.
Free Outdoor ConcertA summer favorite, one and all are invited to kick off the Festival on the grounds of the Bridgehampton Museum. Bring family and friends and don’t forget to reserve your free tickets through our website or on the phone.
Benefit ConcertA cultural and social highlight on the East End, the BCMF Board of Directors invites you to join them in supporting the Festival in a superb evening of music and friendship at the Atlantic Golf Club.
Wm. Brian Little ConcertWe dedicate this year’s concert to the memory of Walter Channing, whose whimsical sculptures provide the backdrop to this annual outdoor concert, now a Hamptons tradition. Hors d’oeuvres and Channing Daughters’ wines round out the evening.
Saturday SoireeDesigned to both engage and enliven spirits, this one-hour program at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church will provide a soul-refreshing jumpstart to your Saturday evening.
BCMF at the ParrishBuilding on the success of last year’s concert, we once again will partner with the Parrish Art Museum in presenting a special concert in the Lichtenstein Theater. Enjoy a glass of wine in a relaxed setting while you listen.
2015 Calendar Week 1 / July 29–August 2
Wednesday, July 29, 6:30 pm Enchanté Bridgehampton Historical Society Free Outdoor Concert
Saturday, August 1, 6:30 pm A Night that Will Move You Atlantic Golf Club Benefit Concert
Sunday, August 2, 6:30 pm Bach & Mendelssohn Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church Core Classics I
Week 2 / August 5–9
Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 pm Beethoven’s “Archduke” Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church Core Classics II
Sunday, August 9, 6:30 pm Precise Passion Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church Core Classics III
Week 3 / August 10– 16
Monday, August 10, 6:30 pm Deep Rivers Parrish Art Museum BCMF at the Parrish
Friday, August 14, 6:00 pm Roger Waters in Channing Sculpture Garden A Soldier’s Tale Wm. Brian Little Concert
Sunday, August 16, 6:30 pm Schubert’s “Trout” Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church Core Classics IV
Week 4 / August 19–23
Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 pm Innocence Lost Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church Core Classics V
Saturday, August 22, 6:30 pm An Evening of Solo Bach Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church Saturday Soiree
Sunday, August 23, 6:30 pm A Starry Night Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church Core Classics VI
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Annual Benefit A Night that Will Move YouSaturday, August 1, 6:30 pm Atlantic Golf Club
What came first, dance or music? Whether it was the beat that moved the body, or stomping that sparked a tune, the two have inspired each other to great heights. Come celebrate music that dances and support the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival in an evening of great music, food, wine, and good cheer.
Ortiz Ricercata No. 5 (pub. 1553) Corelli Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 12 (pub. 1714)
Leclair Tambourin for Violin, Continuo, and Percussion
Matteis Ground after a Scotch Humor for Violin, Continuo, and Percussion
Pixinguinha Segura ele for Flute, Four Violins, Viola, and Cello (ca. 1922)
Bach “Menuet” and “Badinerie” from Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 (ca. 1738-39)
Piazzolla Verano Porteño (Buenos Aires Summer) for Strings (1965)
For information on tickets, please see P. 17.
Free Outdoor Concert Enchanté Wednesday, July 29, 6:30 pm Bridgehampton Museum
There is something about music al fresca that invites feelings of warmth and joy. Bring friends, family, and a picnic to the beautiful grounds of the Bridgehampton Museum for a delightfully enchanting evening of French musical delicacies, in which we would like to say, “enchanté,” or “nice to meet you!”
Roussel Serenade for Flute, String Trio, and Harp, I. Allegro (1925)
Saint-Saëns Fantasie for Violin and Harp (1907)
Debussy “En Bateau,” “Beau Soir,” and “L’Arabesque” for Harp, Flute, (arr. Bunch) Clarinet, and Strings (1889-1891)
Ravel String Quartet in F major, I. Asses vif - Très rhythmé (1902-1903)
Fauré Sicilienne for Cello and Harp (1893)
Ravel Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet (1905)
The Free Outdoor Concert is sponsored by Bridgehampton National Bank.
Marya Martin, fluteRomie de Guise-Langlois, clarinetKristin Lee, violinAmy Schwartz Moretti, violinTien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violaNicholas Canellakis, celloBridget Kibbey, harp
Marya Martin, fluteJennifer Frautschi, violinAni Kavafian, violinKristin Lee, violinAmy Schwartz Moretti, violinBeth Guterman Chu, viola
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Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violaNicholas Canellakis, celloMichael Nicolas, celloKenneth Weiss, harpsichordJeffrey Beecher, double bassShane Shanahan, percussion
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Bach & MendelssohnSunday, August 2, 6:30 pm Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church
Three masters display their virtuosic grandeur in a program that beams with energy. While World War II was raging, émigré Bohoslav Martinu was in the glorious surroundings of Tanglewood in Massachusetts, composing his bright and lively trio. Mozart’s Duo exemplifies virtuosic elegance, while Beethoven’s “Archduke” trio captures the composer in all his heroic glory.
Martinu Trio for Piano, Flute, and Cello, H. 300 (1944)
Mozart Duo in G major for Violin and Viola, K. 423 (1783)
Beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97 “Archduke” (1811)
Marya Martin, fluteAni Kavafian, violinEttore Causa, viola
Clive Greensmith, celloOrion Weiss, piano
Week 2
Mendelssohn was not only deeply influenced by Bach but also may have saved him from obscurity by championing his works through public performance. Bach’s orchestral suites and works for keyboard are now legendary. Mendelssohn’s writing for strings as showcased in the brilliant Octet and Capriccio and Fugue for String Quartet place him next to Bach at the pinnacle of chamber music.
Bach Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 (ca. 1738-39)
Bach Harpsichord Concerto in D major, BWV 1054 (ca. 1738)
Mendelssohn Capriccio and Fugue for String Quartet, Op. 81, No. 3 and 4 (1843, 1827)
Mendelssohn Octet in E-flat major for Strings, Op. 20 (1825)
Marya Martin, fluteJennifer Frautschi, violinAni Kavafian, violinKristin Lee, violinAmy Schwartz Moretti, violinBeth Guterman Chu, viola
Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violaNicholas Canellakis, celloMichael Nicolas, celloKenneth Weiss, harpsichordJeffrey Beecher, double bass
Beethoven’s “Archduke”
Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 pm Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church
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Precise Passion Sunday, August 9, 6:30 pm Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church
We begin with a triumphant work for winds and piano Mozart himself called “the best work I have ever written,” move through Daniel Godfrey’s beguiling work about a “wrinkled moon” and Kevin Puts' reflection on Robin Williams’ impish brilliance, before culminating in Brahms’ love-tormented masterpiece. Mozart Quintet in E-flat major for Piano and Winds, K. 452 (1784)
Godfrey Luna Rugosa for Flute, Clarinet, Cello, and Piano (2005)
Puts Rounds for Robin for Flute and Piano (World Premiere) (2015)
Brahms Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 60 (1874)
Marya Martin, fluteJohn Snow, oboeRomie de Guise-Langlois, clarinetPeter Kolkay, bassoonStewart Rose, French hornAni Kavafian, violinEttore Causa, violaClive Greensmith, celloJoyce Yang, piano
Week 3
Deep Rivers Monday, August 10, 6:30 pm Pre-Concert Conversation with Composer Mohammed Fairouz, 5:45 pm Lichtenstein Theater, Parrish Art Museum
The incredible mix of cultures that defines the American “Experiment” also created entirely new music. Spirituals, Gershwin’s popular Preludes, Aaron Copland’s wry take on the American Songbook, Bernstein’s jazzy sonata, as well as a Northeast premiere of a poignant work reflecting on the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights marches, all come together in a one-hour program that explores history through sound, expressing the brash originality and unique story of America. Arrive early and explore the Parrish Art Museum, attend a pre-concert conversation with composer Mohammed Fairouz, then enjoy a glass of wine with the concert. Anonymous American Spirituals for Voice
Fairouz Deep Rivers for Baritone and Wind Quintet (2015)
Bernstein Clarinet Sonata (1941-1942)
Copland Old American Songs (selections) (1950-1952)
Gershwin Preludes arr. for Wind Quintet (1926)
Presented in partnership with the Parrish Art Museum
Marya Martin, fluteJohn Snow, oboeRomie de Guise-Langlois, clarinetPeter Kolkay, bassoon
Stewart Rose, French hornJoyce Yang, pianoSidney Outlaw, baritone
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Schubert’s “Trout” Sunday, August 16, 6:30 pm Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church
Among the most beloved of chamber works in the literature, Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet stands out for its endless beauty, heartfelt melodies, and sheer joy. Beethoven’s ebullient trio and Jalbert’s viscerally powerful Visual Abstract together create the perfect complement to Schubert’s masterpiece.
Beethoven Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 11 (1797)
Jalbert Visual Abstract for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano, and Percussion (2002)
Schubert Quintet in A major for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano, D. 667, “Trout” (1827)
Wm. Brian Little Concert Roger Waters in A Soldier’s TaleFriday, August 14
6:00 pm: Wine tasting and appetizers 6:45 pm: Concert Channing Sculpture Garden
Combine Stravinsky’s witty and acerbic brilliance, Roger Waters’ linguistic mastery, a story as old as good and evil, and what have you got? An evening not to be missed. Arguably the 20th century’s greatest composer, Stravinsky wrote The Soldier’s Tale as the catastrophe of WWI was coming to a close, while Roger Waters’ updated text speaks to today’s audiences. Scrumptious food and wine from the Channing Daughters Winery provide the perfect complement for a concert under the stars. This concert is dedicated to the memory of Walter Channing.
Stravinsky L’Histoire du soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) for Narrator and Ensemble (1918)
Roger Waters, narratorStephen Williamson, clarinetPeter Kolkay, bassoonDavid Krauss, trumpet
Demian Austin, tromboneArnaud Sussmann, violinDonald Palma, double bassIan David Rosenbaum, percussion
Marya Martin, fluteStephen Williamson, clarinetArnaud Sussmann, violinCynthia Phelps, viola
Carter Brey, celloDonald Palma, double bassGilles Vonsattel, pianoIan David Rosenbaum, percussion
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Saturday Soiree An Evening of Solo BachSaturday, August 22, 6:30 pm Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church
No composer better expressed the human soul than Bach, and no more so than in his works for solo instruments. From the glorious joy of the Toccata in D major, to the introspective musings of the D minor Suite for solo cello, to the awe-inspiring B minor violin partita, there is nothing like Bach’s music to speak directly to the heart.
Bach Toccata in D major for Solo Piano, BWV 912 (ca. 1708) Suite in D minor for Solo Viola, BWV 1008 (ca. 1720) Partita in B minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1002 (ca. 1720)
Innocence Lost Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 pm Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church
Take an emotional journey that begins in the innocence and joy of Boccherini’s sparkling Flute Quintet, moves through Schoenfield’s nostalgically jazz-inflected Café Music, and ends with the passionate musical drama that is Brahms’ Piano Quintet.
Boccherini Flute Quintet in G major, G.438
Schoenfield Café Music for Violin, Cello, and Piano (1986)
Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 (1864)
Marya Martin, fluteFrank Huang, violinAnthony Marwood, violinRichard O’Neill, violaPeter Stumpf, celloPaul Watkins, celloGilles Vonsattel, piano
Anthony Marwood, violinRichard O’Neill, violaOrion Weiss, piano
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A Starry NightSunday, August 23, 6:30 pm Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church
“I’ve been dreaming about being twelve years old and a virtuoso. The sky of my childhood and stars. Lots of stars.” –Jean Sibelius, Dec. 14, 1915
We close the 2015 Festival with a program that will light up the night sky – Haydn’s playful Trio in C opens the program, while we celebrate Sibelius’ 150th birthday with his brightly shining Sonatina, based on happy childhood memories. The second half begins with Philippe Hersant’s evocative Héliades, and we end the season with Schumann’s love letter to his wife, the heavenly piano quintet.
Haydn Piano Trio in C major, Hob XV:27 (1795-1796)
Sibelius Sonatina for Violin and Piano in E major, Op. 80 (1915)
Hersant Héliades for Flute and String Trio (2007)
Schumann Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44 (1842)
Marya Martin, fluteFrank Huang, violin Anthony Marwood, violinRichard O’Neill, violaPeter Stumpf, celloOrion Weiss, piano
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At The Box Office Tickets available starting July 24 in the Parlor House behind the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church 2429 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
Free Outdoor Concert, EnchantéWed, 7/29, 6:30 pm, Bridgehampton Museum Free+
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Benefit Concert, A Night that Will Move YouSat, 8/1, 6:30 pm, Atlantic Golf Club (see p. 17) $
Bach & MendelssohnSun, 8/2, 6:30 pm, Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church x $55/45/10
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Beethoven’s “Archduke”Wed, 8/5, 7:00 pm, Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church x $50/40/10
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Precise PassionSun, 8/9, 6:30 pm, Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church x $55/45/10
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BCMF at the Parrish: Deep RiversMon, 8/10, 6:30 pm, Parrish Art Museum x $35/10
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Wm. Brian Little Concert Roger Waters in A Soldier’s TaleFri, 8/14, 6:00 pm, Channing Sculpture Garden
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Schubert’s “Trout” Sun, 8/16, 6:30 pm, Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church x $55/45/10
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Innocence Lost Wed, 8/19, 7:00 pm, Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church x $50/40/10
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Saturday Soiree: An Evening of Solo BachSat, 8/22, 6:30 pm, Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church x $35/ 10
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A Starry NightSun, 8/23, 6:30 pm, Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church
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BridgehamptonBridgehampton Presbyterian Church 2429 Montauk Highway Atlantic Golf Club1040 Scuttle Hole Road
Water MillParrish Art Museum279 Montauk Highway Water Mill, NY 11976
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The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival gratefully acknowledges the following government support:Town of Southampton, Department of Human Services Suffolk County, Office of Cultural Affairs, Steven Bellone, County ExecutiveNew York State Council on the Arts, a State agency
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