A journey through sound, imagination, and connection. Constellations brings together musical voices from different eras, styles, and generations to create a richly varied tapestry of chamber music. From the meditative stillness of Arvo Pärt’s Fratres and the playful ingenuity of Ligeti to the warmth of Dvořák’s Terzetto and the youthful brilliance of Mendelssohn’s Octet, each work shines with its own distinct character while contributing to a larger artistic whole.
Featuring distinguished faculty artists alongside festival participants, this concert celebrates the collaborative spirit at the heart of chamber music. As individual performers come together in ever changing ensembles, unique musical voices connect, interact, and inspire one another – forming a constellation of artistry, creativity, and shared discovery.
Program
Arvo Pärt (1935–present)
Fratres (String Quartet Version)
Stefan Jackiw, Nicholas Wright, Jacob van der Sloot, Peter Myers, 4 festival students
György Ligeti (1923–2006)
Five pieces for Piano Four-Hands
Bogdan Dulu, Spartak Margaryan
Dmitry Shostakovich (1906–1975)
5 Pieces for 2 Violins and Piano (arr. violin, viola and piano)
Stefan Jackiw, Jacob van der Sloot, Bogdan Dulu
Antonin Dvorak (1841–1904)
Terzetto for two violins and viola in C Major, Op. 74
Stefan Jackiw, Jonathan Crow, Jacob van der Sloot
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847)
Octet for four violins, two violas and two violoncelli in Eb Major, Op. 20
Calidore String Quartet, 4 festival students
Enjoy all 4 concerts with the Festival Concert Pass and save 25%!
- Wit and Wonder – Tue, Aug 11
- Letters from Vienna – Wed, Aug 12
- Constellations – Thu, Aug 13
- A Celebration of the Seasons – Sat, Aug 15
Part of the VSO School of Music International Young Artists Festival.