The Chautauqua School of Music Faculty Spotlight Concert celebrates the exceptional artistry of the School's distinguished faculty. Join us for an afternoon of inspiring performances featuring renowned musicians and educators whose talent, experience, and dedication shape the next generation of performers. This concert offers a unique opportunity to hear faculty members share their artistry on the Amphitheater stage in an engaging and memorable program of duos and quintets.

Suite for Two Violins and Piano in G minor, Op. 71 (19’)

                      - Moriz Moszkowski (1854-1925)      

I. Allegro Energico

II. Allegro Moderato

III. Lento Assai

IV. Molto Vivace

Aaron Berofsky, violin

Kathryn Votapek, violin

Nicola Melville, piano

Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op. 34 (9’)

                     - Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)

Stas Chernyshev, clarinet (CSO and Faculty)

Almita Vamos, violin

Nurit Pacht, violin

Pedro Mendez, viola (CSO)

Max Oppeltz, cello (CSO)

Akiko Konishi, piano

Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57 (35’)

                     - Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)

Prelude: Lento - Poco più mosso

Fugue: Adagio

Scherzo: Allegretto

Intermezzo: Lento

Finale: Allegretto

Aaron Berofsky, violin

Chris Fischer, viola (CSO)

Kathryn Votapek, viola

Jolyon Pegis, cello (CSO)

Alexander Kobrin, piano