Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, #1 G Minor K478: Andante/Rondo
Robert Schumann, Eb op.47: Andante Cantabile/Scherzo
Luisa Adolpha Le Beau, F Minor, Op28: Adagio
Ludwig van Beethoven, Eb Op16: Andante Cantabile
Antonin Dvorak, #2 Eb Op87: Finale
Intermission
Furioso String Quartet - Danish Folk Melodies
Traditional Arrangement “Old Reinlender from Sonndala”
Fredrik Sjølin “Intermezzo”
Rune Tonsgaard Sorensen “Shine No More”
Johannes Brahms, #3 C Minor Op60: Andante
Johannes Brahms, #1 G Minor Op25: Finale
Claudia Schaer, violinist, Canadian recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician has performed has performed in England's prestigious Prussia Cove festival, in the Danish "Thy" Festival, and with Berlin Philharmonic members in Italy's "Barga Festival", among others. http://www.claudiaschaer.com
William Hakim, violist, has performed throughout the United States as well as England, Germany, France, Finland, Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, Japan, and New Zealand. Mr. Hakim has recorded with artists such as Renee Fleming, Chris Botti, Gene Bertoncini, BoyzIIMen, and Josh Groban. https://www.orionmusicinc.com/william-hakim.html
Leo Grinhauz, cellist, has performed throughout the Americas as a soloist, recitalist and ensemblist. Career highlights include his solo debut at Town Hall, concerts with the late Ruth Laredo, and membership in the Bronx Arts Ensemble. Leo has played in the orchestra for numerous Broadway shows and is a dedicated music educator. http://leogrinhauz.com/
Allison Brewster Franzetti, pianist, has received multiple Grammy® nominations and international acclaim from critics and audiences alike for her stunning virtuosity and musicality as soloist and chamber musician. She is currently Director of Chamber Music for the Extension Division, Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. http://allisonbrewsterfranzetti.com/index.html
Musicians
Claudia Schaer, Violin
William Hakim, Viola
Leo Grinhauz, Cello
Allison Brewster Franzetti, Piano
Members Furioso String Quartet
Gabriel Roth, Brandon Doubek; violins,
Jasper Thomas-Yount; viola
Felix Thomas-Yount, cello
The Furiosos String Quartet made up of students from South Orange Maplewood School District. these talented young musicians began performing together three years ago and are coached by Terrence Thornhill.
Growing up in a musical family, Gabriel Roth (10th grade) started playing violin in the 2nd grade, performed in the Youth Orchestras of Essex County (YOEC), and is currently a member of Ravina Youth Symphony and Harambee Chamber Orchestra. This past summer he was awarded a scholarship to attend Kinhaven Music School in Weston, VT.
Brandon Doubek lives with his parents, two older brothers, his dog and his pet bird. Aside from learning and playing violin, Brandon plays baseball, enjoys singing, plays guitar, and of course, loves video games.
Jasper Thomas-Yount (9th grade) plays viola and violin, played viola with the Varsity Orchestra for the past 3 years, and is currently a member of Ravina Youth Symphony and Harambee Chamber Orchestra. This summer he attended the ASTA Chamber Music Institute at Rutgers and the Montrose Summer Strings Intensive in South Orange NJ.
Felix Thomas-Yount (9th grade) has been playing cello since the 3rd grade and has played with the New Generation and Varsity ensembles of NNJYO for the past 5 years, and now performs in both the Ravina Youth Symphony and Harambee Chamber Orchestra. This past summer he spent time at the ASTA Chamber Music Institute at Rutgers and the Montrose Summer Strings Intensive in South Orange NJ.