This program is inspired by folk and popular music: Paul Schoenfield’s whimsical Café Music was sparked by his turn as house pianist at a Minneapolis steakhouse; John Novacek pays homage to Ragtime,and Bartók and Dvořák mined the folk music of their home lands to create sublime works of art
Program:
John Novacek: Four Rags
Bartók: Duos for Two Violins
Paul Schoenfield: Café Music
Dvořák: String Sextet
Musicians:
Violin: Simin Ganatra, Austin Hartman, Tessa Lark, Susie Park
Viola: Mark Holloway, Rebecca Young
Cello: Karen Ouzounian, Brandon Vamos
Piano: John Novacek
Celebrate the 28th season of Music in the Vineyards, the nationally-acclaimed chamber music festival held each summer in the Napa Valley. Each concert, set amidst a winery, barrel room, or wine cave venue, is hosted by Artistic Director Michael Adams whose irreverent introductions and program notes are a beloved feature. With breathtaking views of the Napa Valley and free wine at intermission, this unique combination of wine country ambiance and world class talent allows artists and audiences alike to experience chamber music in uniquely intimate settings, as it was intended to be performed.