This program goes beyond showcasing virtuosity for its own sake, inviting listeners into a series of musical conversations. From the irresistible pulse of Piazzolla’s Libertango to the architectural clarity of Hindemith, the meditative timelessness of Pärt’s Fratres, the playful energy of Lauren Bernofsky’s Blue Monkey, and the lyrical warmth of Elaine Fine’s Trio, each work offers a distinct musical voice while exploring the many ways instruments can listen, respond, challenge, and inspire one another. Spanning nearly a century of musical styles, the program reveals how composers with remarkably different musical languages all found compelling ways to transform conversation into sound.

Astor Piazzolla | Libertango

Hindemith | Sonata for Viola and Piano Op. 11 No. 4

Arvo Pärt | Fratres

Lauren Bernofsky | Blue Monkey

Elaine Fine | Trio for Violin, Viola, and piano