Forgotten Charms and Modern Sparks

September 4th (Friday) 2026, 7pm
182 Shipley Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

A powerhouse cornerstone of the trio repertoire, Dohnányi's Serenade meets a charming Dvořák gem written for the amusement of friends—then casually forgotten by the composer. Trio drama, salon sparkle, no apologies. Violinist Katie Allen, violist Paula Karolak and cellist Emileigh Brooke Vandiver play modern and classic selections for string trio. 

Program:

• Passo Mezzo e MascheradaBalletto (From Ancient Aires and Dances) - Ottorino Respighi

• Miniatures Op. 75a - Antonin Dvorák

  1. Cavatina. Moderato 

  2. Capriccio. Poco allegro 

  3. Romanza. Allegro 

  4. Gavota. Larghetto

• Romanian Folk Dances - Béla Bartók

  1. I. Joc Cu Bâta

  2. II. Brâul

  3. III. Mâruntel

———— Intermission ————

• Loop - Carlos Simon

• Serenade for String Trio in C major, Op.10 - Ernst von Dohnányi

  1. Marcia (Allegro)

  2. Romanza (Adagio non troppo)

  3. Scherzo (Vivace)

  4. Tema con variazioni (Andante con moto)

  5. Rondo

Door at 6:30pm, music begins promptly at 7pm.