A composer herself as well as one of the great pianists of the era, Clara Schumann proved a compelling muse and champion for her husband throughout his life. He wrote the daunting keyboard part in his pioneering Piano Quintet for her, but when she became ill the day of the first performance, he had to settle for a friendly substitution. Felix Mendelssohn sight-read the part, and made a suggestion about the Scherzo movement that Schumann accepted, revising the new piece.

Come for:

Brilliant young French pianist plays Schumann’s Piano Quintet with members of the LA Phil.

And more:

Don’t miss the pre-concert wine reception!

Program:

R. SCHUMANN Marchenbilder
Carrie Dennis, viola
Daniel Alfred Wachs, piano

C. SCHUMANN Piano Trio
Elizabeth Baker, violin
David Garrett, cello
Junko Ueno Garrett, piano

Intermission

C. SCHUMANN Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22
Martin Chalifour, violin
Timothy Durkovic, piano

R. SCHUMANN Piano Quintet in Eb Major, Op. 44
Lise de la Salle, piano
Robert Gupta, violin
Jin-Shan Dai, violin
Ben Ullery, viola
Jonathan Karoly, cello