Dvořák + Schubert by Dvořák, Schubert, Alkaen (2024/2024), Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, Toledo, United States

This program features two timeless works of classical chamber music - Antonin Dvorak's String Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 and Franz Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929. Dvorak's String Quintet No. 3 is a masterful composition that is filled with lyrical melodies, rich harmonic texture, and rhythmic vitality. The quintet is composed for two violins, two violas, and cello, and it presents a delightful interplay between instruments. Schubert's Piano Trio No. 2 weaves together moments of melancholy and intense passion, creating a profound and introspective musical journey. Composed for piano, violin, and cello, this trio is characterized by its emotional depth, expansive structures, and beautiful melodies.