[Kathy in Alaska]

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SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PREVIEW

SCHUMANN: “FAIRY TALE PICTURES” FOR VIOLA & PIANO, OP. 113

This July 11 performance will feature Cynthia Phelps on viola and Alessio Bax on piano. Cynthia is one of regulars. She is principal viola for the New York Philharmonic and is married to cellist Ronald Thomas, who is also a regular.

This is late Schumann, and the piece is in four movements. The first two movements are based on “Rapunzel.” The first movement, marked “nicht schnell,” “not fast,” is in D minor, and is pensive. The second movement is marked “lebhaft,” “lively,” in F Major.

The third movement is based on “Rumpelstiltskin,” and is marked “rasch,” “quickly,” in D minor.

The fourth movement is based on “Sleeping Beauty,” and is marked “langsam mit melancholischem Ausdruck,” “slowly with melancholy expression,” in D Major. Have your handkerchief ready.

Schumann: “Fairy Tale Pictures” for Viola & Piano, Op. 113

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How’s it going?

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Got some catching up to do.