Sarah Kwak – Past Concerts
Classical Up Close: Beethoven, Schikele, Brahms
Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Moreland Presbyterian Church, Portland, OR, United States
Franz Joseph Haydn
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Divertimento in G major for 2 violins and cello, Hob. IV:7
Johannes Brahms — Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 "Regensonate" ("I. Vivace ma non troppo")
Ludwig van Beethoven — Piano Trio No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 11 "Gassenhauer" ("II. Adagio" & "III. Thema: Pria ch'io l'impegno (Allegretto) mit Variationen")
Peter Schickele — Eagle Rock: Sonatina for Cello and Piano
Peter Schickele — New Goldberg Variations for Cello and Piano
Johannes Brahms — Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8 ("I. Allegro con brio")
Johannes Brahms — Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 "Regensonate" ("I. Vivace ma non troppo")
Ludwig van Beethoven — Piano Trio No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 11 "Gassenhauer" ("II. Adagio" & "III. Thema: Pria ch'io l'impegno (Allegretto) mit Variationen")
Peter Schickele — Eagle Rock: Sonatina for Cello and Piano
Peter Schickele — New Goldberg Variations for Cello and Piano
Johannes Brahms — Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8 ("I. Allegro con brio")
Free
Classical Up Close: Pärt, Madsen, Beethoven
Friday, April 26, 2024 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Hillsdale Community Church, United Church of Christ, Portland, OR, United States
Arvo Pärt
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Spiegel im Spiegel
Franz Joseph Haydn — Piano Trio in A major, Hob. XV:18 ("III. Allegro")
Trygve Madsen — Quintet for Violin, 2 Violas, Cello, and French Horn, Op. 145
Zdeněk Fibich — Piano Quintet in D major, Op. 42 ("I. Allegro non tanto")
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — String Duo No. 1 in G major for violin and viola, K. 423 ("I. Allegro")
Ludwig van Beethoven — Wind Quintet in E-flat major for Oboe, Bassoon, and 3 Horns, Hess 19
Felix Mendelssohn — Konzertstück No. 2, Op. 114
Franz Joseph Haydn — Piano Trio in A major, Hob. XV:18 ("III. Allegro")
Trygve Madsen — Quintet for Violin, 2 Violas, Cello, and French Horn, Op. 145
Zdeněk Fibich — Piano Quintet in D major, Op. 42 ("I. Allegro non tanto")
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — String Duo No. 1 in G major for violin and viola, K. 423 ("I. Allegro")
Ludwig van Beethoven — Wind Quintet in E-flat major for Oboe, Bassoon, and 3 Horns, Hess 19
Felix Mendelssohn — Konzertstück No. 2, Op. 114
Free
Classical Up Close: Schulhoff, Clark, Crespo
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
First Immanuel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR, United States
Charles Auguste de Bériot
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Duo Concertante in G minor for 2 Violins, Op. 57, No. 1
("I. Moderato")
Erwin Schulhoff — Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
Edvard Grieg — String Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 27 ("I. Un poco Andante – Allegro molto ed agitato")
Rebecca Clarke — Prelude, Allegro, and Pastorale (for clarinet & viola)
Enrique Crespo — Suite Americana No. 1 (for brass quintet; selection)
Erwin Schulhoff — Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
Edvard Grieg — String Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 27 ("I. Un poco Andante – Allegro molto ed agitato")
Rebecca Clarke — Prelude, Allegro, and Pastorale (for clarinet & viola)
Enrique Crespo — Suite Americana No. 1 (for brass quintet; selection)
Free
PSU Noon Concert Series: Rose City Trio performs works by Bruch, Chen Yi, & Beethoven
Thursday, February 1, 2024 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm (PST)
Lincoln Recital Hall (LH 75) at Portland State University, Portland, OR, United States
Online and in-person
Free
Oregon Symphony: Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante
Monday, October 30, 2023 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR, United States
Elena Kats-Chernin
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Dance of the Paper Umbrellas
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola, and orchestra in E-flat major, K. 364/320d (Sarah Kwak, violin & Amanda Grimm, viola)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis (selections)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter (selections)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola, and orchestra in E-flat major, K. 364/320d (Sarah Kwak, violin & Amanda Grimm, viola)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis (selections)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter (selections)
$25-$128
Oregon Symphony: Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante
Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PDT)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR, United States
Elena Kats-Chernin
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Dance of the Paper Umbrellas
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola, and orchestra in E-flat major, K. 364/320d (Sarah Kwak, violin & Amanda Grimm, viola)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis (selections)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter (selections)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola, and orchestra in E-flat major, K. 364/320d (Sarah Kwak, violin & Amanda Grimm, viola)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis (selections)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter (selections)
$25-$128
Oregon Symphony: Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante
Saturday, October 28, 2023 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR, United States
Elena Kats-Chernin
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Dance of the Paper Umbrellas
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola, and orchestra in E-flat major, K. 364/320d (Sarah Kwak, violin & Amanda Grimm, viola)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis (selections)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter (selections)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola, and orchestra in E-flat major, K. 364/320d (Sarah Kwak, violin & Amanda Grimm, viola)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis (selections)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter (selections)
$25-$132
Oregon Symphony: Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante
Friday, October 27, 2023 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Smith Auditorium at Willamette University, Salem, OR, United States
Elena Kats-Chernin
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Dance of the Paper Umbrellas
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola, and orchestra in E-flat major, K. 364/320d (Sarah Kwak, violin & Amanda Grimm, viola)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis (selections)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter (selections)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola, and orchestra in E-flat major, K. 364/320d (Sarah Kwak, violin & Amanda Grimm, viola)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis (selections)
Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter (selections)
$37-$52
Classical Up Close: Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
Monday, May 8, 2023 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Portland, OR, United States
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Serenade for Flute, Violin, and Viola in D major, Op. 25
("IV. Andante con variazioni" & "VI. Adagio – Allegro vivace e disinvolto – Presto finale)
Antonín Dvořák — String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 77, B. 49
Erwin Schulhoff — Concertino for Flute, Viola, and Double Bass
Johannes Brahms — String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 18 ("I. Allegro, ma non troppo")
Antonín Dvořák — String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 77, B. 49
Erwin Schulhoff — Concertino for Flute, Viola, and Double Bass
Johannes Brahms — String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 18 ("I. Allegro, ma non troppo")
Free
Classical Up Close: Vine & Sparrow
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Vine & Sparrow Wedding and Event Venue, Sherwood, OR, United States
Paul Juon
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Trio-Miniaturen, Opp. 18a, 24a
(for violin, viola, & piano)
Franz Joseph Haydn — Piano Trio No. 39 in G major, Hob. XV:25 "Gypsy"
Béla Bartók — 44 Duos for Two Violins, Sz. 98, BB 104 (selections)
Joaquín Turina — Piano Trio No. 1 in D major, Op. 35 ("II. Thème et Variations" & "III. Sonate")
Vijay Iyer — Mozart Effects (to be performed attacca after String Quartet in E minor, K. 417d (fragment), mvt. I by W.A. Mozart)
Franz Joseph Haydn — Piano Trio No. 39 in G major, Hob. XV:25 "Gypsy"
Béla Bartók — 44 Duos for Two Violins, Sz. 98, BB 104 (selections)
Joaquín Turina — Piano Trio No. 1 in D major, Op. 35 ("II. Thème et Variations" & "III. Sonate")
Vijay Iyer — Mozart Effects (to be performed attacca after String Quartet in E minor, K. 417d (fragment), mvt. I by W.A. Mozart)
Free
Classical Up Close: Hillsdale Community Church
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Hillsdale Community Church, United Church of Christ, Portland, OR, United States
Russell Platt
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Madrigal
Marco Granados — Hibiee Jibiees
Eric Ewazen — Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano
Matija Bravničar — Suonata in modo antico
Ludwig van Beethoven — String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang" ("IV Alla marcia, assai vivace" & "V. Allegro appassionato")
Marco Granados — Hibiee Jibiees
Eric Ewazen — Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano
Matija Bravničar — Suonata in modo antico
Ludwig van Beethoven — String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132 "Heiliger Dankgesang" ("IV Alla marcia, assai vivace" & "V. Allegro appassionato")
Free
Classical Up Close at Rise Church
Friday, April 28, 2023 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Rise Church (Calvin Presbyterian Church), Tigard, OR, United States
Niccolò Paganini
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Sonata Concertata for Guitar and Violin, Op. 61, MS 2
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478 ("I. Allegro")
Antonín Dvořák — Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op. 81, B. 155 (" I. Dumka: Andante con moto")
Bernhard Crusell — Concert Trio for clarinet, horn, and bassoon "Potpourri"
Bohuslav Martinů — Serenade No. 1 in A minor for Clarinet, Horn, 3 Violins, and Viola, H. 217
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478 ("I. Allegro")
Antonín Dvořák — Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op. 81, B. 155 (" I. Dumka: Andante con moto")
Bernhard Crusell — Concert Trio for clarinet, horn, and bassoon "Potpourri"
Bohuslav Martinů — Serenade No. 1 in A minor for Clarinet, Horn, 3 Violins, and Viola, H. 217
Free
The Power of Memories: Ravel & More with the Oregon Symphony
Monday, November 21, 2022 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR, United States
Henri Dutilleux
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The Shadows of Time
Sergei Prokofiev — Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19
Maurice Ravel — Le Tombeau de Couperin
Maurice Ravel — La valse
Sergei Prokofiev — Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19
Maurice Ravel — Le Tombeau de Couperin
Maurice Ravel — La valse
$25-$125
The Power of Memories: Ravel & More with the Oregon Symphony
Sunday, November 20, 2022 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR, United States
Henri Dutilleux
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The Shadows of Time
Sergei Prokofiev — Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19
Maurice Ravel — Le Tombeau de Couperin
Maurice Ravel — La valse
Sergei Prokofiev — Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19
Maurice Ravel — Le Tombeau de Couperin
Maurice Ravel — La valse
$25-$125
The Power of Memories: Ravel & More with the Oregon Symphony
Saturday, November 19, 2022 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR, United States
Henri Dutilleux
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The Shadows of Time
Sergei Prokofiev — Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19
Maurice Ravel — Le Tombeau de Couperin
Maurice Ravel — La valse
Sergei Prokofiev — Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19
Maurice Ravel — Le Tombeau de Couperin
Maurice Ravel — La valse
$25-$129
Music à la Carte: Sarah Kwak, violinist & Concertmaster of the Oregon Symphony, & Cary Lewis, pianist
Friday, October 28, 2022 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm (PDT)
Memorial Union Lounge, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States
Sergei Prokofiev
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Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 19
Ludwig Thuille — Violin Sonata No. 2 in E minor, Op. 30
Ludwig Thuille — Violin Sonata No. 2 in E minor, Op. 30
Free
CMNW: Shades of Impressionism
Saturday, July 30, 2022 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Kaul Auditorium at Reed College, Portland, OR, United States
Claude Debussy
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Images for piano
Fang Man — Partridge Sky (world premiere)
Ernest Chausson — Chanson perpétuelle, Op. 37
César Franck — Piano Quintet in F minor
Fang Man — Partridge Sky (world premiere)
Ernest Chausson — Chanson perpétuelle, Op. 37
César Franck — Piano Quintet in F minor
$32.50-$62.50 ($20 ages 18-29, $10 ages 17 & under)
CMNW: Seasonal Rhythms
Thursday, July 28, 2022 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton, OR, United States
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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The Seasons, Op. 37a
(selections)
David Schiff — Chamber Concerto No. 2: Vineyard Rhythms (world premiere)
Astor Piazzolla — Las cuatro estaciones porteñas ("The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires")
David Schiff — Chamber Concerto No. 2: Vineyard Rhythms (world premiere)
Astor Piazzolla — Las cuatro estaciones porteñas ("The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires")
$32.50-$62.50 ($20 ages 18-29, $10 ages 17 & under)
CMNW New@Night: 'Terroir' (A Sense of Place)
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PDT)
Portland Center Stage at The Armory, Portland, OR, United States
Eleanor Alberga
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No-Man's-Land Lullaby
(for violin & piano)
Vijay Iyer — Song for Flint (for solo viola)
Dana Wilson — Hungarian Folk Songs ("V. Porondos Viz Martján" ("On the River Bank"))
David Schiff — Chamber Concerto No. 2: Vineyard Rhythms (selections)
Vijay Iyer — Song for Flint (for solo viola)
Dana Wilson — Hungarian Folk Songs ("V. Porondos Viz Martján" ("On the River Bank"))
David Schiff — Chamber Concerto No. 2: Vineyard Rhythms (selections)
$30 ($20 ages 18-29, $10 ages 17 & under)
Oregon Bach Festival: Beethoven's 7th Symphony
Friday, June 24, 2022 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Beall Concert Hall, University of Oregon School of Music, Eugene, OR, United States
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges — Selected works
Maurice Ravel — Selected works
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges — Selected works
Maurice Ravel — Selected works
$20-$40 ($10 youth/college student with ID)
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