Borromeo String QuartetGOLD SPONSORS: Suzanne & William Hering,

Louis Roemer & Karen Gernant, Russy & Anita Sumariwalla, Wayne Thomas & Carole Brown, Steven & Priscilla Weaver,

George & Karen WilsonSILVER SPONSORS: Ann Bard, Dr. J. Bryant & Baiba Calhoun,

Ruth Reiterman & Ellen Reiterman

“ The Borromeo String Quartet is simply the best there is on this planet; a potent combination of textural sensitivity and expressive urgency, brimming with a near-demonic energy. The Borromeos are recreating the medium anew and we are lucky to be here to hear it.” The Boston Globe

Inspiring audiences for more than 25 years, each visionary performance of the award-winning Borromeo String Quartet strengthens its reputation as one of the most important ensembles of our time. Based in Boston, the quartet has been ensemble-in-residence at the New England Conservatory and Taos School of Music for 25 years, as well as at the Heifetz International Music Institute. They have also worked extensively with the Library of Congress and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, October 2, 2020 v 7:30pmMozart – String Quartet in G Major, K. 387Navok – String Quartet no. 4 “Soliloquy”

Mendelssohn – String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 no. 3

MATINEE SERIES: Saturday, October 3, 2020 v 3pmBach – Four pairs of Preludes and Fugues from the

“Well-Tempered Clavier”Beethoven – String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 74 “The Harp”

Beethoven – String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130

Welcome to Chamber Music Concerts’ 37th season. Our mission is to present the highest quality chamber music for the enjoyment, enrichment, and education of the Southern Oregon, Northern California, and Southern Oregon University communities. All concerts take place in the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall.

CONCERT I

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collectif9PLATINUM SPONSOR: DR. MARY JANE MORRISON

GOLD SPONSORS: Marilyn Anderson, Louis Roemer & Karen Gernant

SILVER SPONSORS: Jean Conger, Larry & Lisa Cooper, Flora J. Henningsen, Julia Sommer

Montreal’s cutting-edge classical string band collectif9 has been gathering steam since its 2011 debut, attracting diverse audiences in varied spaces. Known for energized, innovative arrangements of classical repertoire, collectif9 heralds a new age in genre-bending classical performance. Described by critics as “dazzling” with “great brio and vitality,” collectif9 has already performed over 80 concerts across Canada and internationally, combining the power of an orchestra with the crispness of a chamber ensemble for a unique experience.

EXPLORATIONSEVENING SERIES: Friday, October 16, 2020 v 7:30pm

collectif9 is proud to present “ The Night of the Flying Horses ,” a program centered around the music of Osvaldo Golijov , an Argentinian

composer with international roots. With works spanning over five centuries, the program features music inspired by the Gypsy musicians

of more than 500 years ago, the Baroque extravagance of François Couperin , and classical music from the 21st century.

Taraf de Haïdouks – Doina, Hora si briu, Tot Taraful, Hora Din CavalFrançois Couperin – 3ème Leçon de Ténèbres,

Les Ombres errantes, La SultanneOsvaldo Golijov – Tenebrae, Night of the Flying Horses,

Lúa Descolorida, How Slow the Wind

CONCERT II – EXPLORATIONS

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CONCERT III

Danish String QuartetPLATINUM SPONSORS: ANNE C. DILLER,

WAYNE THOMAS & CAROLE BROWNGOLD SPONSORS: Chris Donchin, Gary & Coralie Farnham,

Jeanette Larson, Louis Roemer & Karen Gernant, Steven & Priscilla Weaver

SILVER SPONSORS: Gail Alexander & Joel Feiner, Sol & Virginia Blechman, John & Kay Johnson, Ted Michel & Mona Anthony,

Fred & Laura Perloff, Sandra Sobol & Jon Holtzman, Thomas & Cynthia Stauffer

“ The Danish are remarkable, as ever – capable of intense blend, extreme dynamic variation (in which they seem glued together), perfect intonation even on harmonics, and constant vitality and flow.” Gramophone

Among today’s many exceptional chamber music groups, the Danish String Quartet continuously asserts its preeminence. Their performances bring a rare musical spontaneity, giving audiences the sense of hearing even treasured canon repertoire as if for the first time, and exuding a palpable joy in music-making that have made them enormously in demand throughout the world. Since its debut in 2002, the quartet has received many awards and prestigious appointments, including the Borletti Buitoni Trust, BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists, and The Bowers Program (formerly CMS Two) at the Lincoln Center.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, November 6, 2020 v 7:30pmMozart – String Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 428

Shostakovich – String Quartet no. 10 in A-flat Major, Op. 118Folk Music

MATINEE SERIES: Saturday, November 7, 2020 v 3pmPurcell – Chacony in G Minor, Z. 730

Bach – The Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 14Webern – String Quartet, Op. 28

Bach – Vor deinen Thron tret’ ich, BWV 668 Schubert – String Quartet in G Major, D. 887

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CONCERT IV – JAZZ SPECIAL

Harlem String Quartet with John Patitucci, double bass

PLATINUM SPONSOR: DONNA RITCHIEGOLD SPONSORS: Fred Sommer, Wayne Thomas & Carole Brown,

US Bank Wealth ManagementSILVER SPONSORS: Alice Hardesty, Barry Harris, John & Kay Johnson

New York-based Harlem Quartet, currently serving a three-year residency at London’s Royal College of Music, has been praised for its “panache” by The New York Times and hailed in the Cincinnati Enquirer for “bringing a new attitude to classical music, one that is fresh, bracing and intelligent.” Since its debut at Carnegie Hall in 2006, the ensemble has thrilled audiences in 47 states as well as in the U.K., France, Belgium, Brazil, Panama, Canada, Venezuela, Japan, and South Africa.

John Patitucci, double bass, has been at the forefront of the jazz world for over 30 years and active in all styles of music. He is a three-time Grammy award winner, and has performed and recorded with jazz giants such as Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Stan Getz, Wynton Marsalis, and countless others. He is an active composer and has performed as a soloist with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, and London Symphony Orchestra.

JAZZ SPECIALEVENING SERIES: Friday, January 29, 2021 v 7:30pm

John Patitucci – Paintings in the Now: Far Away Land, Autumn, Portrait in the Now, Urbanity, Ascension

Chick Corea, arr. Patitucci – Armando’s RhumbaBud Powell, arr. Patitucci – Tempus Fugit

Patitucci – Choro Luoco John Coltrane, arr. Patitucci – Countdown

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WindSyncPLATINUM SPONSORS: DR. MARGARET R. EVANS, ANONYMOUS

GOLD SPONSORS: Marilyn Anderson, Atchison Emerging Artist Fund, Ernest Ettlich

SILVER SPONSOR: Barry Harris

Hailed by the Houston Chronicle as “revolutionary chamber musicians,” WindSync is internationally recognized for its dramatic and engaging interpretations of classical music. The young, adventurous group plays exclusively from memory, and focuses on building a connection with audiences through dynamic concert programming and charismatic stage presence. WindSync was the Gold Medalist in the 2016 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, winner of the Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh International Competition, the Sylvia Ann Hewlett Adventurous Artist Prize, and numerous performance prizes from the CAG competition. Recent performance engagements include the Library of Congress, Oriental Arts Center in China, and the Metropolitan Museum, as well as radio broadcasts by New York Public Radio and Minnesota Public Radio.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, February 19, 2021 v 7:30pmBerlioz – Symphonie fantastique: Witches’ Sabbath

Tomasi – Five Sacred and Profane DancesBritten – Sacred and Profane, Op. 91

Buxtehude – Passacaglia in D Minor, BuxWV 161Erberk Eryilmaz – Turkish Folk Style

CONCERT V

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Smetana Piano TrioGOLD SPONSORS: Ernest Ettlich, Suzanne & William Hering

SILVER SPONSORS: Patrick Alexander, Paul & Priscilla Arnold, Jan Craigie, Chris Donchin, Alice Hardesty, Pix Morgan

The Smetana Trio, founded in 1934, is today’s foremost Czech chamber ensemble. The trio perpetuates the interpretational ideals created by its illustrious predecessors as well as other superlative 20th-century soloists active in chamber music. “There is nothing routine about the Smetana Trio’s approach to this engaging repertoire. Every aspect of their interpretation is carefully considered without losing an ounce of spontaneity. Individual lines are remarkable for their focus and beauty, though the powerful sense of ensemble is never sacrificed to individual display.” (BBC Music Magazine) The Trio recently embarked on several European tours with performances throughout the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and the United Kingdom, where the Trio was presented by London’s Wigmore Hall. They return to North America in the 2020-2021 season.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, March 5, 2021 v 7:30pmShostakovich – Piano Trio no. 1 in C Minor, Op. 8

Arensky – Piano Trio no. 1 in D Minor, Op. 32 Dvořák – Piano Trio no. 3 in F Minor, Op. 65

CONCERT VI

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Quartetto di CremonaGOLD SPONSORS: Kenneth Deveney, Dr. Arthur & Mechtild

Howard, Tim & Teri O’Rourke, Alexis Packer – Attorney at Law, JoAnn Prujan, Louis Roemer & Karen Gernant,

Vince & Patty WixonSILVER SPONSORS: Patrick Alexander, Oregon Pacific Bank

“ It’s a rare blend: breadth of sound and capriciousness combined with perfect tuning and ensemble has the players sounding absolutely of one voice… Nothing less than life-affirming.” Gramophone

Winner of the 2019 Franco Buitoni Award, Quartetto di Cremona is a preeminent quartet of its generation, noted for its lustrous sound, refined musicianship, and stylistic versatility. Based in Genoa, Italy, the quartet was established in 2000 at the Accademia Walter Stauffer in Cremona. Since then Quartetto di Cremona has toured extensively in Europe, the United States, South America, and Asia, appeared at leading festivals, and performed regularly on radio and television broadcasts. The quartet leads a renowned string program currently in its eighth year for professional and advanced string quartets at the Accademia Walter Stauffer, in addition to conducting master classes throughout Europe and tours of the United States.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, April 16, 2021 v 7:30pmPuccini – Cristantemi

Verdi – String Quartet in E MinorBeethoven – String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59 no. 2

MATINEE SERIES: Saturday, April 17, 2021 v 3pmWebern – Langsamer Satz

Mozart – String Quartet in C Major, K. 465 “Dissonance”Schubert – String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden”

CONCERT VII

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Schumann String Quartet with Jon Nakamatsu, piano – matinee only

GOLD SPONSORS: Kenneth Deveney, Ernest Ettlich, Gary & Coralie Farnham, Dr. Steven & Bari Frimkess,

Pix Morgan, Alexis Packer – Attorney at Law, George & Karen Wilson, Vince & Patty Wixon

SILVER SPONSORS: Cynthia & Norman Lawrence, Roger & Christine Moore, Tim & Teri O’Rourke, Ilana Rubenfeld, John & Margaret Scarborough

The Schumann Quartet has reached a stage where anything is possible. The quartet has been in residency at Chamber Music Society of the Lincoln Center, and has toured in the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands. The three Schumann brothers have been playing together since their earliest childhood. “With no ifs or buts, the ‘Schumanns’ are among the best quartets in the world.” Süddeutsche Zeitung

American pianist Jon Nakamatsu — known internationally for the panache and elegance of his solo, concerto, and chamber performances — has become a favorite with audiences throughout the world. Since his Gold Medal at the 1997 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Nakamatsu has been an active guest soloist with leading orchestras and collaborated with distinguished chamber ensembles throughout his career.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, April 30, 2021 v 7:30pmHaydn – String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 17 no. 3Ives – String Quartet no. 1 “For the Salvation Army”

Grieg – String Quartet no. 1 in G Minor, Op. 27

MATINEE SERIES: Saturday, May 1, 2021 v 3pmWith Jon Nakamatsu, piano

Mozart – String Quartet in B-flat Major, K. 458 “Hunt”Bernard Herrmann – String Quartet “Echoes”

Schumann – Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44

CONCERT VIII

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Community OutreachEducational Outreach Programs CMC offers exceptional outreach programs by our world-class chamber ensembles, where students learn about the instruments, composers, music, and musicians. We also present master classes for young and amateur musicians, as well as programs for adults, Southern Oregon University students and faculty, Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and retirement communities. CMC’s outreach programs are targeted to smaller audiences for a more friendly, meaningful experience with the artists. All outreach programs are free. Please contact the CMC Office for information on sponsoring outreach programs.

Pre-concert Lectures CMC offers free pre-concert lectures one hour before every performance (evenings and matinees). These informative and entertaining lectures are presented by musicologist Ed Wight, and will give you insights on the composers and repertoire featured in each concert. Lectures are held in Room 132 of the Music Building.

Discounted Tickets Our outreach effort to the community includes special discounts so that CMC concerts are affordable for everyone. Please contact the CMC Office for availability.

❱ Oregon Trail Card holders – $5 tickets (up to two per card)

❱ Full-time college/university students – $5 tickets

❱ Children 8+ years – $5 tickets

❱ Rush tickets – $10 if available, 15 minutes prior to concert

❱ Age 19–35 – $20 tickets (matinees only)

❱ Teacher & Student Circle – free tickets for music teachers and music students, and half-price for accompanying parents (matinees only). Sponsored by Alexis Packer –Attorney at Law.

Accessibility CMC strives to make our performances accessible to all. As part of that commitment, we provide an accessible box office and an assistive listening system for our concerts and pre-concert lectures. Large-print versions of concert repertoire and program notes are also available. For accessibility options, contact the CMC Office (please give advance notice).

Scholarship Fund In 2006 CMC established a Scholarship Fund to benefit talented SOU music majors. The fund provides scholarships of up to $20,000 over four years to selected music majors chosen by the SOU music faculty. There have been a total of 17 winners since the program’s inception. Please contact the CMC Office to support the Scholarship Fund.

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Support World-Class Chamber MusicYour generous gifts are the lifeblood of Chamber Music Concerts, helping us to cover the costs of production, administration, and expensive artist fees while keeping our ticket prices affordable. With your donation to CMC, we offer you the following benefits (you may decline complimentary ticket benefits for a full deduction):

Friend: $60–$124Pre-sale ticket purchase, priority seating, recognition in CMC programs, one donor reception with the artists, free ticket exchange

Patron: $125–$249All Friend benefits, with two donor receptions with the artists

Sustainer: $250–$499All Patron benefits, with three donor receptions with the artists

Benefactor: $500–$999All Sustainer benefits, plus all donor receptions with the artists and one complimentary concert ticket

Chamber Music Society: $1000–$3999All Benefactor benefits, with a total of two complimentary concert tickets

Chamber Music Circle: $4000–$7999All Society benefits, with a total of four complimentary concert tickets

Chamber Music Leadership: $8000+All Circle benefits, with a total of eight complimentary concert tickets

Your contribution is tax deductible; please consult with your tax advisor. Chamber Music Concerts is an affiliate of the Southern Oregon University Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Your gift to CMC qualifies for the Oregon Cultural Trust tax credit program: Donate to CMC and then give the same amount to the Trust to receive the same amount back as a tax credit. Visit CulturalTrust.org for details.

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