It’s Valentine’s day and if you are bored of the candies, flowers and the usual, treat yourself and your Valentine to the Schubert Piano Trios concert today at the Rackham Auditorium. Cellist David Finckel and Violinist Philip Setzer along with pianist Wu Han, will perform Schubert’s two piano trios.
To quote wikipedia, “A piano trio is a group of piano and two other instruments, usually a violin and a cello or a piece of music written for such a group. It is one of the most common forms found in classical chamber music.” (this is for the benefit of those new to classical chamber music like myself!).
Schubert composed his famous piano trios during his final year. He died at a very early age of 31 but was a prolific composer who wrote almost 1000 works in his short career. His piano trio in E-flat major is especially very popular and has been used as a theme in many modern movies.
Wu Han is one of the most influential musicians in classical music and is a versatile collaborator with the best ensembles of today. David Finckel (also the husband of Ms. Han) is a cellist who is an amazing soloist as well as a much-sought after collaborator. Philip Setzer is the founding member of the Emerson String Quartet that has won over eight Grammy awards and the Avery Fisher Prize. As you can see, each of today’s performers are stars in their fields and seeing them perform together is a special Valentine Day’s treat!
What: Schubert Piano Trios
Who:
Wu Han, piano
Philip Setzer, violin
David Finckel, cello
When: Sunday, February 14, 4 pm
Where: Rackham Auditorium
Tickets at the box office.
Come celebrate love with Schubert!
Yours truly,
Krithika, for [art]seen
