Equilibrium at Langley Estate
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“I never thought a woman could write something such as this…” remarked Camille Saint-Saëns hearing the premiere of Mel Bonis’ first piano quartet. This captivating piece showcases the composer’s position as a link between romanticism and the increasingly popular impressionist movement. Like many of her chamber works, it made waves among French society when it premiered in 1905, yet along of the composer’s other works (numbering well over 200), faded into obscurity after her death. Such was the fate of women composers in that era.Mozart's first piano quartet was commissioned by Franz Anton Hoffmeister for the amateur market but turned out severe and complex, leading to Hoffmeister's cancellation of the commission despite its recognition as a masterpiece.
Yi-Shing Cheng, Sophia Kirsanova, Lucas Levin, and Joshua Dema, internationally-trained musicians based in Melbourne, unite to present compelling programs featuring lesser-known works alongside repertoire staples as a new piano quarte
Location
Lauriston Chapel at Langley Estate
484 Napier St, White Hills VIC 3550
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