February 23, 2016
2016-02-23T10:30:00
Doors open at 10:00 AM Coffee and cookies are available.
109 Skillings Road
Winchester, MA 01890
Free, but donations are welcome.
Dr. Vartan Aghababian presents The Piano Quintet of Amy Beach
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Behind any great work of art (be it a painting, a novel, a poem or a piece of music) lies a human interest story. The Piano Quintet by the American composer Amy Beach is one of the finest works of the genre and comes to us from a special time in history when the contributions of female artists (composers, painters, writers) were just beginning to be more widely accepted and recognized. This extraordinary quintet was created by a woman who was just as extraordinary as her music and the piece comes with an unusual history. In addition, it is a lovely work in three movements that is as enjoyable at first hearing as it is in subsequent listening.
Dr. Aghababian is a member of the Winchester Community Music School where he directs a small chamber orchestra.