Washington Arts Ensemble: Archduke in the Moonlight, an All-Beethoven Program

The Washington Arts Ensemble Presents:

Archduke in the Moonlight, an All-Beethoven Program

Zino Bogachek, violin

Joseph Gotoff, cello

Christopher Schmitt, piano

Thursday, April 18, 2024

6:30 pm  -  9:30 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Series regulars Zino Bogachek and Joseph Gotoff return for the season finale, lending their signature voices to an all-Beethoven trio program that puts on display the composer’s unparalleled technical brilliance and depth of feeling. The program is centered around the Archduke Trio, a work from Beethoven’s “heroic period” that pushes the piano trio to its limit, fusing an aristocratic sensibility with heartfelt passion. A major step towards the Romantic era in its sweeping scope and drama, the Archduke will be contrasted with an early-period work, the moody, mysterious Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3, which showcases Beethoven’s early attempts at upending genre conventions, not to mention his formidable keyboard technique.

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The price of your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks from the open wine and beer bar.

PROGRAM

Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3

Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Trio in B flat Major, Op. 97

Reception begins at 6:30

Concert begins at 7:15

Learn More:

Zino Bogachek, violin: https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/b/bo-bz/zinoviy-bogachek/

Joseph Gotoff, cello: http://www.josephgotoff.com/about

Christopher Schmitt, piano: https://www.christopher-schmitt.com/

Washington Arts Ensemble: https://www.washingtonartsensemble.org/

Discounted parking after 6 pm at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.