Season 16 Programs
~ Programs and artists are subject to change without notice ~
August 23, Friday at 7pm
Jacques Thibaud Trio with Tao Lin, piano
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Prize winners in the prestigious 1999 Bonn Chamber Music Competition, the Jacques Thibaud Trio has performed throughout Europe, Japan and North America. In this concert they are joined by pianist Tao Lin in stunning quartets by Mozart and Brahms. Sponsored by Brewer Science.
~ PROGRAM~
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791):
Piano Quartet in G Minor, KV 478 (1785)
I. Allegro
II. Andant
III. Rondo: Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
String Trio G Major, Op 9 No. 1 (1797-8)
I. Adagio - Allegro con brio
II. Adagio ma non tanto and cantabile
III. Scherzo – Allegro
IV. Presto
Intermission
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897):
Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25 (1856-1861)
I. Allegro
II. Intermezzo: Allegro ma non troppo — Trio: Animato
III. Andante con moto
IV. Rondo alla Zingarese: Presto
Jacques Thibaud Trio
Tao Lin, piano
This special concert is underwritten by Dr. Terry and Paula Brewer of the Brewer Science in Rolla, Missouri. The cover art of the program is used with special permission by the artist, Paula Brewer.
*Mr. Tao Lin is a Steinway artist. Steinway Concert Grand is made possible at the courtesy of the Schmitt Music in Overland Park, Kansas.
Jacques Thibaud Trio with Tao Lin, piano
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Prize winners in the prestigious 1999 Bonn Chamber Music Competition, the Jacques Thibaud Trio has performed throughout Europe, Japan and North America. In this concert they are joined by pianist Tao Lin in stunning quartets by Mozart and Brahms. Sponsored by Brewer Science.
~ PROGRAM~
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791):
Piano Quartet in G Minor, KV 478 (1785)
I. Allegro
II. Andant
III. Rondo: Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
String Trio G Major, Op 9 No. 1 (1797-8)
I. Adagio - Allegro con brio
II. Adagio ma non tanto and cantabile
III. Scherzo – Allegro
IV. Presto
Intermission
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897):
Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25 (1856-1861)
I. Allegro
II. Intermezzo: Allegro ma non troppo — Trio: Animato
III. Andante con moto
IV. Rondo alla Zingarese: Presto
Jacques Thibaud Trio
Tao Lin, piano
This special concert is underwritten by Dr. Terry and Paula Brewer of the Brewer Science in Rolla, Missouri. The cover art of the program is used with special permission by the artist, Paula Brewer.
*Mr. Tao Lin is a Steinway artist. Steinway Concert Grand is made possible at the courtesy of the Schmitt Music in Overland Park, Kansas.
September 27, Friday at 7pm
Freedom Bound: The Evolution of the African American Spiritual
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
The journey of the African American spiritual continues with soloists Marques Jerrell Ruff, and international Opera, Jazz, and Gospel artist Dr. Jolie Rocke. Curated by Dr. Maya C. Gibson with piano accompaniment by Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, the concert program delves into the rousing and storied tradition of the spiritual and the early Black Gospel tradition. A reception will follow.
~ PROGRAM~
Program TBA.
Co-curated by
Marques Jerrell Ruff, baritone
Dr. Maya C. Gibson, narrator
Dr. Jolie Rocke, soprano
Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, piano
A reception will follow.
Freedom Bound: The Evolution of the African American Spiritual
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
The journey of the African American spiritual continues with soloists Marques Jerrell Ruff, and international Opera, Jazz, and Gospel artist Dr. Jolie Rocke. Curated by Dr. Maya C. Gibson with piano accompaniment by Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, the concert program delves into the rousing and storied tradition of the spiritual and the early Black Gospel tradition. A reception will follow.
~ PROGRAM~
Program TBA.
Co-curated by
Marques Jerrell Ruff, baritone
Dr. Maya C. Gibson, narrator
Dr. Jolie Rocke, soprano
Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, piano
A reception will follow.
October 18, Friday at 6:45pm
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Program TBA.
October 18, Friday at 7pm
Fall in France
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Autumn is beautiful, especially in France: Fall in love with French music as oboist Alison Robuck performs Saint-Saëns Sonata, and Nollie Moore serenades you with Faure’s “La Bonne Chanson” with a string quartet.
~ Program TBA ~
Camille Saint-Saens:
Sonata for Oboe and Piano in D Major, Op. 166 (1921) [ca. 12'00]
I. Andantino
II. Ad libitum - Allegretto - Ad libitum
III. Molto Allegro
Alison Robuck, oboe
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Gabriel Faure (1845-1924):
La bonne chanson, Op. 61 (1892-4) [ca. 22'00]
I. "Une sainte en son auréole"
II. "Puisque l'aube grandit"
III. "La lune blanche luit dans les bois"
IV. "J'allais par des chemins perfides"
V. "J'ai presque peur, en vérité"
VI. "Avant que tu ne t'en ailles"
VII. "Donc, ce sera par un clair jour d'été"
VIII. "N'est-ce pas?"
IX. "L'hiver a cessé"
Nollie G. Moore, tenor
Siri Geenen, violin I
Linnea Geenen, violin II
Dustin Frieda, viola
Mary Manulik, violoncello
TBA, double bass
TBA, piano
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Program TBA.
October 18, Friday at 7pm
Fall in France
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Autumn is beautiful, especially in France: Fall in love with French music as oboist Alison Robuck performs Saint-Saëns Sonata, and Nollie Moore serenades you with Faure’s “La Bonne Chanson” with a string quartet.
~ Program TBA ~
Camille Saint-Saens:
Sonata for Oboe and Piano in D Major, Op. 166 (1921) [ca. 12'00]
I. Andantino
II. Ad libitum - Allegretto - Ad libitum
III. Molto Allegro
Alison Robuck, oboe
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Gabriel Faure (1845-1924):
La bonne chanson, Op. 61 (1892-4) [ca. 22'00]
I. "Une sainte en son auréole"
II. "Puisque l'aube grandit"
III. "La lune blanche luit dans les bois"
IV. "J'allais par des chemins perfides"
V. "J'ai presque peur, en vérité"
VI. "Avant que tu ne t'en ailles"
VII. "Donc, ce sera par un clair jour d'été"
VIII. "N'est-ce pas?"
IX. "L'hiver a cessé"
Nollie G. Moore, tenor
Siri Geenen, violin I
Linnea Geenen, violin II
Dustin Frieda, viola
Mary Manulik, violoncello
TBA, double bass
TBA, piano
December 6, Friday at 6:45pm
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
December 6, Friay at 7pm
Tchaikovsky Holiday
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Hear Julie Rosenfeld, Eli Lara and Ayako Tsuruta perform the epic Tchaikovsky Piano Trio, one of the most monumental romantic works ever written. December is never complete without some holiday music; we will also hear some festive tunes.
~ Program ~
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50 (1881-2) [ca. 47 min]
I. Pezzo elegiaco (Moderato assai – Allegro giusto)
II. Tema con variazioni: Andante con moto – Variazione finale e coda
Var I
Var II: Più mosso
Var III: Allegro moderato
Var IV: L'istesso tempo (Allegro moderato)
Var V: L'istesso tempo
Var VI: Tempo di Valse
Var VII: Allegro moderato
Var VIII: Fuga (Allegro moderato)
Var IX: Andante flebile, ma non tanto
Var X: Tempo di mazurka
Var XI: Moderato
Variazioni finale e coda: Allegro risoluto e con fuoco
Coda: Andante con moto – Lugubre (L'istesso tempo)
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Eli Lara, cello
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Intermission
Program TBA
Holiday Songs: Selections
Steven Jepson, baritone
Janice Wenger, piano
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
December 6, Friay at 7pm
Tchaikovsky Holiday
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Hear Julie Rosenfeld, Eli Lara and Ayako Tsuruta perform the epic Tchaikovsky Piano Trio, one of the most monumental romantic works ever written. December is never complete without some holiday music; we will also hear some festive tunes.
~ Program ~
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50 (1881-2) [ca. 47 min]
I. Pezzo elegiaco (Moderato assai – Allegro giusto)
II. Tema con variazioni: Andante con moto – Variazione finale e coda
Var I
Var II: Più mosso
Var III: Allegro moderato
Var IV: L'istesso tempo (Allegro moderato)
Var V: L'istesso tempo
Var VI: Tempo di Valse
Var VII: Allegro moderato
Var VIII: Fuga (Allegro moderato)
Var IX: Andante flebile, ma non tanto
Var X: Tempo di mazurka
Var XI: Moderato
Variazioni finale e coda: Allegro risoluto e con fuoco
Coda: Andante con moto – Lugubre (L'istesso tempo)
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Eli Lara, cello
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Intermission
Program TBA
Holiday Songs: Selections
Steven Jepson, baritone
Janice Wenger, piano
January 11, Saturday at 2pm
Kids@Heart: Petting Zoo
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
FREE ADMISSION!
January 11, Saturday at 3pm
Kids@Heart: Global Express!
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
FREE ADMISSION!
* Snow Date: January 18, 2pm & 3pm.
In collaboration with the Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA), Kids@Heart is a children’s concert which this year features music from all over the world, including African dancing by Wontanara! Free Admission; Donations are gratefully accepted. Snow date: January 18, 2020.
Program TBA, includes:
Students of Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers, featuring music from all over the world. Wontanara will engage you in their African dancing and music in the last half of this shorter concert.
Kids@Heart: Petting Zoo
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
FREE ADMISSION!
January 11, Saturday at 3pm
Kids@Heart: Global Express!
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
FREE ADMISSION!
* Snow Date: January 18, 2pm & 3pm.
In collaboration with the Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA), Kids@Heart is a children’s concert which this year features music from all over the world, including African dancing by Wontanara! Free Admission; Donations are gratefully accepted. Snow date: January 18, 2020.
Program TBA, includes:
Students of Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers, featuring music from all over the world. Wontanara will engage you in their African dancing and music in the last half of this shorter concert.
February 14, Friday at 6:45pm
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
February 14, Friday at 7pm
Baroque Valentine
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
* Snow Date: February 16, Sunday 2:45pm & 3pm.
The 2020 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Winner performs with Odyssey Chamber Ensemble led by conductor Patrick Clark. Bach Cantata this year is magnificent “God is My King” BWV 71, with Bach Collegium Choir and led by R. Paul Crabb, in the beautiful acoustics of the First Baptist Church.
Program includes:
2020 MMAMTA/Odyssey Aria/Concerto Competition Winner performance with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Program TBA.
J. S. Bach; Cantata BWV 71, Gott ist mein König (God is my King)
Bach Collegium Choir
R. Paul Crabb, conductor
and
Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Flute I:
Flute II:
Oboe I:
Oboe II:
Bassoon:
Trumpet I:
Trumpet II:
Trumpet III:
Violin I: Siri Geenen, Erik Hassell
Violin II: TBA, Linnea Geenen
Viola: Dustin Frieda, TBA
Cello: TBA
Double Bass: TBA
Timpani:
Organ: Brandon A. Boyd
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
February 14, Friday at 7pm
Baroque Valentine
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
* Snow Date: February 16, Sunday 2:45pm & 3pm.
The 2020 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Winner performs with Odyssey Chamber Ensemble led by conductor Patrick Clark. Bach Cantata this year is magnificent “God is My King” BWV 71, with Bach Collegium Choir and led by R. Paul Crabb, in the beautiful acoustics of the First Baptist Church.
Program includes:
2020 MMAMTA/Odyssey Aria/Concerto Competition Winner performance with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Program TBA.
J. S. Bach; Cantata BWV 71, Gott ist mein König (God is my King)
Bach Collegium Choir
R. Paul Crabb, conductor
and
Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Flute I:
Flute II:
Oboe I:
Oboe II:
Bassoon:
Trumpet I:
Trumpet II:
Trumpet III:
Violin I: Siri Geenen, Erik Hassell
Violin II: TBA, Linnea Geenen
Viola: Dustin Frieda, TBA
Cello: TBA
Double Bass: TBA
Timpani:
Organ: Brandon A. Boyd
February 22, Saturday at 7pm
Quatuor Diotima and Esterhazy String Quartet
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Recipient of the 2018 European Cultural Heritage Award by the French Ministry of Culture, Quatuor Diotima is a three-year resident invited artists since 2018 at the Radio France in Paris. In collaboration with the Mizzou New Music Intiative, Quatuor Diotima offers a dynamic program including Bartók Quartet and (the rarely heard) Shostakovich Octet with MU’s Esterhazy Quartet. Look forward to this exciting collaborative performance.
Program includes:
Bartok String Quartet, TBA
Shostakovich Octet for strings, Op. 11 [11'00]
Quatuor Diotima and Esterhazy String Quartet
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Recipient of the 2018 European Cultural Heritage Award by the French Ministry of Culture, Quatuor Diotima is a three-year resident invited artists since 2018 at the Radio France in Paris. In collaboration with the Mizzou New Music Intiative, Quatuor Diotima offers a dynamic program including Bartók Quartet and (the rarely heard) Shostakovich Octet with MU’s Esterhazy Quartet. Look forward to this exciting collaborative performance.
Program includes:
Bartok String Quartet, TBA
Shostakovich Octet for strings, Op. 11 [11'00]
March 20, Friday at 6:45pm
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
March 20, Friday at 7pm
Plowman MOdyssey
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
The Grand Prize winner of the 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition, Soma Quartet returns to Columbia with a creative program that includes a transcription of a Mendelssohn Quartet! This program is a collaboration with the Odyssey Performance Fellows, from whom you can always expect unexpected musical treats!
Program includes:
TBA, by Odyssey Performance Fellows
Soma Quartet - The 2019 Plowman Grand Prize Winner
ca. 50 min. Program:
Howler Back - Zack Browning [1'00]
String Quartet in F minor, Op. 80 - Felix Mendelssohn (Arr. Arthur Liang) [25'00]
I. Allegro vivace assai
II. Allegro assai
III. Adagio
IV. Finale: Allegro molto
In memoriam - Joel Love [12'00]
I. Threnody
II. Adieu
A Schumann Bouquet - Robert Schumann (Arr. William Bolcom) [12'00]
I. Lieber Mai (Beloved Maytime)
II. Knecht Ruprecht (The Bogeyman)
III. Sheherazade
IV. Ländler
V. Sehr langsam
VI. Lied italienischer Marinari
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
March 20, Friday at 7pm
Plowman MOdyssey
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
The Grand Prize winner of the 9th Plowman Chamber Music Competition, Soma Quartet returns to Columbia with a creative program that includes a transcription of a Mendelssohn Quartet! This program is a collaboration with the Odyssey Performance Fellows, from whom you can always expect unexpected musical treats!
Program includes:
TBA, by Odyssey Performance Fellows
Soma Quartet - The 2019 Plowman Grand Prize Winner
ca. 50 min. Program:
Howler Back - Zack Browning [1'00]
String Quartet in F minor, Op. 80 - Felix Mendelssohn (Arr. Arthur Liang) [25'00]
I. Allegro vivace assai
II. Allegro assai
III. Adagio
IV. Finale: Allegro molto
In memoriam - Joel Love [12'00]
I. Threnody
II. Adieu
A Schumann Bouquet - Robert Schumann (Arr. William Bolcom) [12'00]
I. Lieber Mai (Beloved Maytime)
II. Knecht Ruprecht (The Bogeyman)
III. Sheherazade
IV. Ländler
V. Sehr langsam
VI. Lied italienischer Marinari
May 8, Friday at 6:45pm
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
May 8, Friday at 7pm
Women Composers
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
The year 2020 marks the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Odyssey is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a program that features only women composers.
Program includes:
Grazyna Bacewitz (1909-1960)
Sonatina (1955) [ca. 9'30]
I. Allegretto
II. Kanon
III. Allegro non troppo
Alison Robuck, oboe
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Amy Beach (1867-1944)
Romance (1893) [ca. 7'30]
Erik Hassell, violin
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Lili Boulanger: TBA.
Libby Larsen (b. 1950):
Beloved, Thou Hast Brought Me Many Flowers, for mezzo, cello and piano (1994) [ca. 20'00]
I. Beloved, Thou Hast Brought Me Many Flowers
II. Liebeslied
III. Do you know
IV. White World
V. Music, when soft voices die
VI. Go from me
Christine Seitz, mezzo soprano
TBA cello
TBA piano
Intermision
Clara Schumann (1819-1896):
Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 (1846) [ca. 32'00]
I. Allegro moderato
II. Scherzo and Trio
III. Andante
IV. Allegretto
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
TBA cello
TBA piano
Reception will follow.
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
May 8, Friday at 7pm
Women Composers
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
The year 2020 marks the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Odyssey is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a program that features only women composers.
Program includes:
Grazyna Bacewitz (1909-1960)
Sonatina (1955) [ca. 9'30]
I. Allegretto
II. Kanon
III. Allegro non troppo
Alison Robuck, oboe
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Amy Beach (1867-1944)
Romance (1893) [ca. 7'30]
Erik Hassell, violin
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Lili Boulanger: TBA.
Libby Larsen (b. 1950):
Beloved, Thou Hast Brought Me Many Flowers, for mezzo, cello and piano (1994) [ca. 20'00]
I. Beloved, Thou Hast Brought Me Many Flowers
II. Liebeslied
III. Do you know
IV. White World
V. Music, when soft voices die
VI. Go from me
Christine Seitz, mezzo soprano
TBA cello
TBA piano
Intermision
Clara Schumann (1819-1896):
Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 (1846) [ca. 32'00]
I. Allegro moderato
II. Scherzo and Trio
III. Andante
IV. Allegretto
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
TBA cello
TBA piano
Reception will follow.
May 31, Friday at 4:15pm
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
May 31, Friday at 4:30pm
Vox Nova
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Award winning a capella group Vox Nova covers an impressive, versatile repertoire from Baroque to Modern Day eras. This is Vox Nova’s third and final season as Odyssey’s ensemble-in-residence! More information on their website, www.voxnovacomo.org.
Program TBA.
Pre-Concert
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
May 31, Friday at 4:30pm
Vox Nova
First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Award winning a capella group Vox Nova covers an impressive, versatile repertoire from Baroque to Modern Day eras. This is Vox Nova’s third and final season as Odyssey’s ensemble-in-residence! More information on their website, www.voxnovacomo.org.
Program TBA.
