Concert 2 features Curtis-On-Tour delivering a collection of works that are all based on songs, exhibiting the wide range of musical interpretations that can arise from a single source of inspiration. From Manuel de Falla’s Suite Populair Espagnole to George Gershwin’s From Porgy and Bess (transcribed by Jascha Heifetz), each composer takes the original song or poem and transforms it into a unique piece of music that reflects their own style and artistic vision. Among other highlights, mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg of New Zealand makes her KCMF debut with this concert. We are also delighted to present a pre-concert mini recital at 6:30 PM featuring 14-year-old cellist Julie Chen. 

Manuel de Falla - Suite Populaire Espagnole

Roberto Díaz (viola),  Hanchien Lee (piano)  

Johannes Brahms - Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91  

Katie Trigg (mezzo-soprano),  Roberto Díaz (viola), Hanchien Lee (piano)

George Gershwin - From Porgy and Bess transcribed by Jascha Heifetz

“Summertime”   “It Ain’t Necessarily So”  

Elissa Lee Koljonen (violin),  Hanchien Lee (piano)

Pablo de Sarasate - Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25  

Elissa Lee Koljonen (violin), Hanchien Lee (piano) 

INTERMISSION 

Sergei Rachmaninoff/Kreisler - "Liebesleid" 

Franz Liszt - "Liebestraum" no.3  

Schumann/Liszt - "Widmung" 

Hanchien Lee (piano)  

Franz Liszt - "Esmuss ein Wunderbares sein"

Robert Schumann - "Mondnacht"

Benjamin Britten - Selections from "Cabaret Songs"

Katie Trigg (mezzo-soprano) 

Hanchien Lee (piano)

Don't miss the pre-concert 3rd Annual Young Artist Mini-Recital 6:30-7pm

Featuring: 14 year old Julie Chen (cello) from Pennsylvania

Edward Elgar - Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 

Free with Concert 2 admission