Please note: You will be notified of the exact address upon the purchase of a ticket. Space is limited.

Event Details

In this fundraising performance, Ukrainian - born violinists Marta and Iryna Krechkovsky join violist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Maria Semes, and Counterpoint series regular, cellist Joseph Gotoff, in a program of deeply affecting works for string quartet. A Mendelssohnian earnestness shines through in an early composition by the great Ukrainian composer Mykola Lysenko, which is paired with the String Quartet No. 8 by Russian composer, Dmitri Shostakovich, famously dedicated the quartet to “the victims of war and fascism.” Written during a time of deep despair for the composer, the work is considered to be autobiographical in nature, and contains depictions of violence and anguish tempered by moments of hope.

All ticket proceeds will be donated to Revived Soldiers, a charity providing prosthetic and medical care to wounded soldiers.

This intimate event, hosted in a Dupont Circle home and funded by the Beverly Losch Endowment for Counterpoint Concerts, will include a reception with hors d’oeuvres and wine.

Program

Myroslav Skoryk - Melody

Dmitri Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8

Béla Bartók - Selections from 44 Duos for Two Violins, Sz.98

Mykola Lysenko – String Quartet in D minor

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

Event Details

In this fundraising performance, Ukrainian - born violinists Marta and Iryna Krechkovsky join violist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Maria Semes, and Counterpoint series regular, cellist Joseph Gotoff, in a program of deeply affecting works for string quartet. A Mendelssohnian earnestness shines through in an early composition by the great Ukrainian composer Mykola Lysenko, which is paired with the String Quartet No. 8 by Russian composer, Dmitri Shostakovich, famously dedicated the quartet to “the victims of war and fascism.” Written during a time of deep despair for the composer, the work is considered to be autobiographical in nature, and contains depictions of violence and anguish tempered by moments of hope.

All ticket proceeds will be donated to Revived Soldiers, a charity providing prosthetic and medical care to wounded soldiers.

This performance is generously made possible by Dr. Robert Misbin.

Program

Myroslav Skoryk - Melody

Dmitri Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8

Béla Bartók - Selections from 44 Duos for Two Violins, Sz.98

Mykola Lysenko – String Quartet in D minor

Artists

Please note: You will be notified of the exact address upon the purchase of a ticket. Space is limited.

Event Details

Counterpoint Concert presents its first S Street Salon performance of Schubert’s Winterreise, featuring baritone Rob McGinness and pianist & founder, Natalia Kazaryan. Written at age 30, a mere two years before his death, Schubert’s iconic work is one of deep emotional exploration and lamentation. Set against a bleak, wintry landscape, the song cycle depicts a lovelorn wanderer who, in the words of Schubert authority Richard Capell, “directly face[s], all unprepared, the blasts of the different and surprising hours of life."

This intimate event, hosted in a Dupont Circle home and funded by the Beverly Losch Endowment for Counterpoint Concerts, will include a reception with hors d’oeuvres and wine.

Program

Franz Schubert – Winterreise

Artists

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

Event Details

Counterpoint collaborative partners, clarinetist Zachary Good of the renowned Eighth Blackbird and internationally-recognized violinist Katie Hyunn, join pianist & founder Natalia Kazaryan for a colorful and vibrant concert of music for violin, clarinet, and piano. The program includes several hidden gems, including trios by Aram Khachaturian and the unsung Russian composer, Galina Ustolvkata, as well as familiar favorites in Bartók’s Contrasts and Bernstein’s clarinet sonata, programmed alongside wonderfully evocative contemporary works by the American composers Carlos Simon and Alvin Singleton.

Event reception begins at 6:30 pm. Performance begins at 7:15 pm.

Program

Aram Khachaturian – Trio for violin, clarinet and piano
Carlos Simon – Sleep Well for piano
Kaija Saariaho – Tocar for violin and piano
Galina Ustolvskata – Trio for clarinet, violin and piano: II. Dolce
Leonard Bernstein – Sonata for clarinet and piano

Intermission

Alvin Singleton – Jasper Drag for violin, clarinet and piano
Béla Bartók – Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111

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Event Details

Counterpoint Concert closes its season with a performance in the vibrant and historic Dupont Underground, featuring acclaimed cellist, Gabriel Cabezas, and award-winning percussionist, Jeff Stern. Founder & pianist, Natalia Kazaryan, will be joining them in this diverse and exciting program, celebrating the history and communicative power of counterpoint from the Baroque period to the 21st century.

Program

J.S. Bach – Solo Cello Suite No. TBD

Andy Akiho – 21 for cello, marimba, and electronics

Caroline Shaw – Boris Kerner for cello and flower pots

Arvo Pärt – Spiegel im Spiegel for cello and piano

Michael Laurello  - I always visit the same imaginary city when I dream for solo percussion

Gabriella Smith – Imaginary Pancake for solo piano

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