The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Trombone, and pianos featured this weekend
Hear Ryan Keberle and Catharsis, St. Petersburg Piano Quartet
FALLS VILLAGE » Music Mountain’s Chamber Music Festival continues with another weekend of exceptional music. On Saturday night, first-time guest Ryan Keberle & Catharsis offer an evening of jazz at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, the St. Petersburg Piano Quartet offers an all-Beethoven program at 3 p.m.
Since arriving in New York City in 1999, trombonist/composer Ryan Keberle has performed with a roster of legendary musicians across a vast array of styles. He combines that wealth of influence and experience into a bold group sound with the debut of his pianoless quartet, Catharsis. The band comprises some of the most compelling upand-coming voices in jazz – trumpeter Mike Rodriguez, bassist Jorge Roeder, and drummer Eric Doob – culminating in an approach rich with melodic invention, heavy groove, and a subtle indie rock sensibility.
Keeping with long-standing tradition, the Saturday Twilight Series features pre-concert dinners at the quaint Falls Village Inn.
The St. Petersburg Piano Quartet offers an AllBeethoven program on Sunday afternoon: Violin & Piano Sonata #5 in F Major, Opus 24 “Spring”; Piano Trio in D Major, Opus 70 #1 “Ghost”; and Piano Quartet in E Flat Major, Opus 16.
Founding first violinist Alla Aranovskaya and violist Boris Vayner of the world-renowned, Grammynominated St. Petersburg String Quartet, have joined forces with award-winning cellist Claudio Jaffe and pianist Tao Lin to form the St. Petersburg Piano Quartet. Always in high demand, the ensemble regularly plays to sold-out audiences across the US.
An accomplished violinist, Alla Aranovskaya performed extensively throughout Russia before taking off on her professional journey with the St. Petersburg String Quartet. Violist of the St. Petersburg String Quartet, Boris Vayner has spent the last several years intensively touring throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, cellist Claudio Jaffe has been hailed by The New York Times as “an elegant and accomplished artist” of “taste, technique, musicianship, and a contagious youthful enthusiasm.” Described by critics as possessing “keen musical intelligence and excellent facility,” pianist Tao Lin has performed in Asia, North America, and Europe. A versatile musician, he is equally at home as soloist, recitalist and chamber musician.
Music Mountain is located on Music Mountain Road. Free parking and picnic facilities are available.
Music Mountain is supported, in part, by the Connecticut Commission On Culture & Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Chamber music concerts continue with St. Petersburg Piano Quartet on Aug. 20; Daedalus String Quartet with Tanya Bannister, Piano on Aug. 27; and the Shanghai String Quartet on Sept. 2-3.
The Saturday Evening Twilight Series continues with Todd Marcus Quintet on Aug. 19); Michael Berkeley on Aug. 26); The Galvanized Jazz Band on Sept. 9, and Jive By Five on Sept. 16.
Saturday evening preconcert dinners are held at 5 p.m. at the intimate Falls Village Inn. The $70 ticket includes dinner and the concert. Seating is limited; reservations must be made 24 hours prior to concert date.
Group rates are available. Discounts apply through participating organizations. For a schedule, special ticket prices, and to download a ticket order form visit www.musicmountain.org.