By David Meredith, Development Director For some reason, the chamber music that appeals to me most are the compositions close to their vernacular sources—dancing, primarily, and singing. Something about them feels so natural. Perhaps it’s because the phrasing and the...
By Bruce Heldt, Donor Relations I am a music lover, and a mostly self-taught piano player. Apart from solo piano music, the music I love most is that performed by small groups of musicians. I love the interaction between the performers that is more likely to occur,...
By Jessica Lambert, Artistic Director Recently I suggested to the Amici members that we all share a treasured memory of a chamber music experience that has stayed close to our hearts. The memory I have chosen to share with you is from the summer of 1986. I didn’t...
By Dr. Abigail Fine Greetings from Dr. Abigail Fine, Assistant Professor of Music History at the University of Oregon. Thanks to all those who attended my pre-concert lecture for the Next Generation concert on Sunday, March 8, and for the interesting conversations...
By Avery Hsieh, violin The first time I heard the Brahms Sextet No.1 was not in concert, but in a sci-fi TV show. Star Trek: The Next Generation had been a show that I watched with my dad frequently while growing up and I encountered the Brahms Sextet 2nd movement...
