Charles Ives and the American Tradition: European Influences on America
American classical music has long been indebted to the European tradition. This concert features European composers that had major influence on the American music scene.
Antonín Dvorák lived was the head of the first music conservatory in the United States, encouraging American composers to use folk music to create a national style. Ernst Bloch was the president of Cleveland Institute of Music and San Francisco Conservatory, while composing his distinctive music. Amy Beach, the lone American composer on the program, was educated in the European tradition while studying at the New England Conservatory.
ERNEST BLOCH From Jewish Life
AMY BEACH Piano Trio in a minor, Op. 150
IGOR STRAVINSKY Septet
ANTONÍN DVORÁK String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op 97, "American"
Frank Morelli bassoon Daniel Phillips violin Steven Tenenbom viola Paul Watkins cello Melvin Chen piano and Norfolk Fellows
Tickets: $70 – $35, $10 Young Adults (19-35), Kids Come Free! (under 19) View Seat Map
PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION 7–7:40 PM | BATTELL RECITAL HALL
Join Professors from the Yale School of Music before the Friday evening concerts to learn about the weekend’s programs. The Pre-concert Conversation is free and open to the public. Tickets for the concert will be available at the Music Shed following the conversation.