Rockport Chamber Music Fetival
Friday, June 17, 8 PM
“FROM RUSSIA (& ESTONIA) TO ROCKPORT!”
Yevgeny Kutik, violin | Edwin Barker, bass | Eileen Huang, piano
Pre-Concert Talk with Dr. William Matthews, 7 PM
Prelude Supper, 5:45 PM
A unique program for violin, bass and piano featuring Russian works for both instruments, including the Eduard Tubin Bass Concerto which was premiered by Estonian bassist Judwig Jutt in Rockport in 1949. Other works by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Anton Rubinstein and Stravinsky will round out this unique program!
PROGRAM
Edwin Barker, double bass | Eileen Huang, piano
EDUARD TUBIN: Concerto for Double Bass (1948)
KOUSSEVITZKY: Chanson Triste, Op. 2
KOUSSEVITZKY: Valse Miniature, Op 1, No.2
Yevgeny Kutik, violin | Eileen Huang, piano
STRAVINSKY: Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss
PROKOFIEV: Waltz from Cinderella
ANDREI ESHPAI: “Rhapsody” from Hungarian Tunes
Yevgeny Kutik, violin | Edwin Barker, bass
HANDEL-HALVORSEN: Passacaglia for violin and double bass
Tickets: $39, $35, $29 (fees may apply)
PRELUDE SUPPER
Caterer: Beach Gourmet or Willow Rest (TBD)
Enjoy a gourmet dinner overlooking the Atlantic while engaging in conversations with others attending the concert and learn more about the evening’s program. Artistic Director David Deveau and a guest artist will lead the discussion. Location: Reception Hall | Tickets: $35 (Sold separately from concert ticket.)
Entree Options: Fish or Vegetarian (more menu details will be available soon)
