Musical Royalty, featuring Reiko Uchida on piano, Sunday, November 17-2pm – Whitefield, NH

Throughout the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods in western Europe, all professional musicians were employed either by the Church or a Royal Court and were considered part of the servant class. In the spirit of the French Revolution, Beethoven was the first musician, or artist of any kind, to reject the notions of birthrights and social hierarchies and pave the way for future generations, like the 19th century German composer, Carl Reinecke, to be honored and appreciated for their talents and accomplishments alone. Edward Elgar, perhaps the culmination of this journey towards respect, was knighted at Buckingham Palace in July 1904. On this program, listeners will hear an early Piano Sonata of Beethoven’s described by one famous critic as “an exquisite little work,” and Reinecke’s melodic and lyrical Trio that showcases the oboe and horn in their best light. Finally, Sir Edward’s unabashedly romantic Piano Quintet is often lush, sometimes ghostly or serene, but always eloquent and dramatic.

NORTH COUNTRY CHAMBER PLAYERS

2024 FALL CONCERTS

Saturday, November 16, 2 PM OMNI Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods

Sunday, November 17, 2 PM Mountain View Grand Resort, Whitefield

—PROGRAM—

‘Musical Royalty’

Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14, No. 2

(1770-1827) Allegro

Andante

Scherzo: Allegro assai

Carl Reinecke Trio in A Minor, Op. 188 for oboe, horn and piano

(1824-1910) Allegro moderato

Scherzo: Molto vivace

Adagio

Finale: Allegro ma non troppo

*****Intermission*****

Sir Edward Elgar Piano Quintet in A Minor, Opus 84

(1857-1934) Moderato – Allegro

Adagio

Andante – Allegro

—ARTISTS—

Reiko Uchida piano

Kemp Jernigan oboe

Bernhard Scully horn

Ronnie Bauch violin

Sunghae Anna Lim violin

Aurelien Pederzoli viola

Chris Finckel violoncello

The North Country Chamber Players have adopted a “Pay-What-You-Wish” ticket pricing for concerts. Seating is limited, so attendees are asked to make free online reservations.
The recommended ticket price is $25, payable at the door, but there is no minimum ticket price required for entry.

Children are welcome. There’s always space for children to experience the concert with some movement. Ask for our instrument-themed coloring books and crayons too.