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Season 18 Programs
~ Programs and artists are subject to change without notice ~
October 15, 2021 (Fri) 7pm, FBC
Fall Reunion*
with Pre-concert Performance
Truly "Fall Reunion" of friends and musicians since the pandemic began a year and a half ago, Odyssey's Season Premiere is a tribute to our community. Featured are musicians based in Columbia, who contribute greatly to the quality of our living here in mid-Missouri. *Previously scheduled as the Colorado String Quartet reunion concert. We hope to reschedule CSQ post-pandemic.
Pre-concert
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat Major, D. 899 [7'00]
Kristen Yu, piano
Greetings by Odyssey Director, Ayako Tsuruta
Franz Doppler (1821-1883)
Andante et rondo, Op. 25 for two flutes and piano (1874) [10'00]
Alice K. Dade and Valentina Arango Sanchez, flutes
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Valerie Coleman (b. 1970)
Danza de la Mariposa (Dance of the Butterfly, 2008) [6'00]
Alice Dade, flute
Clara Schumann (1819-1896)
Three Romances, Op. 22 (1853) [10'00]
Andante molto
Allegretto: Mit zartem Vortrage
Leidenschaftlich schnell
Holly Piccoli, violin
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Three Songs, Op. 45 (1972) [7'00]
Now I have fed and eaten up the rose
A green lowland of pianos
O boundless, boundless evening
Steven Jepson, baritone
Bomi Kim, piano
Intermission
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Sonata in F minor, Op. 120 No. 1 for clarinet and piano (1894) [25'00]
Allegro appassionato
Andante un poco adagio
Allegretto grazioso
Vivace
Wesley Warnhoff, clarinet
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Fall Reunion*
with Pre-concert Performance
Truly "Fall Reunion" of friends and musicians since the pandemic began a year and a half ago, Odyssey's Season Premiere is a tribute to our community. Featured are musicians based in Columbia, who contribute greatly to the quality of our living here in mid-Missouri. *Previously scheduled as the Colorado String Quartet reunion concert. We hope to reschedule CSQ post-pandemic.
Pre-concert
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat Major, D. 899 [7'00]
Kristen Yu, piano
Greetings by Odyssey Director, Ayako Tsuruta
Franz Doppler (1821-1883)
Andante et rondo, Op. 25 for two flutes and piano (1874) [10'00]
Alice K. Dade and Valentina Arango Sanchez, flutes
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Valerie Coleman (b. 1970)
Danza de la Mariposa (Dance of the Butterfly, 2008) [6'00]
Alice Dade, flute
Clara Schumann (1819-1896)
Three Romances, Op. 22 (1853) [10'00]
Andante molto
Allegretto: Mit zartem Vortrage
Leidenschaftlich schnell
Holly Piccoli, violin
Ayako Tsuruta, piano
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Three Songs, Op. 45 (1972) [7'00]
Now I have fed and eaten up the rose
A green lowland of pianos
O boundless, boundless evening
Steven Jepson, baritone
Bomi Kim, piano
Intermission
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Sonata in F minor, Op. 120 No. 1 for clarinet and piano (1894) [25'00]
Allegro appassionato
Andante un poco adagio
Allegretto grazioso
Vivace
Wesley Warnhoff, clarinet
Peter Miyamoto, piano
November 5, 2021 (Fri) 7pm, FBC
A Musical Cornucopia
with Pre-concert Performance
Pre-Concert
Anton Arensky (1862-1901)
Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 32 (1894)
I. Allegro moderato [7:30]
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 (1944)
II. Allegro con brio [3:00]
BNB Trio
Brandon Kim, violin / Nicole Parker, violoncello / Benjamin Xu, piano
Greetings by the Odyssey Director, Ayako Tsuruta
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Grand Duo in A Major, Op. posth. 162 / D.574 (1817) for violin and piano [20:00]
Allegro moderato
Scherzo: presto
Andantino
Allegro vivace
Amy Appold, violin
Natalia Bolshakova, piano
Edouard Destenay (1850-1924)
Trio in B minor, Op. 27 for oboe, clarinet and piano (1906) [ca. 20:00]
Allegro vivace
Andante non troppo
Presto
Dan Willett, oboe
Wes Warnhoff, clarinet
Natalia Bolshakova, piano
Intermission
Program TBA [30:00]
the MU Percussion Studio with Megan Arns
November 21, 2021 (Sun) 2pm, FBC
Brahms Piano Trios
Odyssey director, pianist Ayako Tsuruta is joined by Scott Yoo and Bion Tsang in a colossal program featuring all three piano trios by Johannes Brahms. Scott Yoo is an international conductor and violinist who currently hosts “Now Hear This” on PBS, and Bion Tsang is a laureate of the 9th Tchaikovsky International Competition and Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at Austin.
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87 (1880-1882) [30:00]
Allegro moderato
Andante con moto
Scherzo: Presto
Finale: Allegro giocoso
J. Brahms
Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 101 (1886) [23:00]
Allegro energico
Presto non assai
Andante grazioso
Allegro molto
Intermission
J. Brahms
Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 8 (1854, rev. 1889) [35:00]
Allegro con brio — Tranquillo — In tempo ma sempre sostenuto
Scherzo: Allegro molto - Meno allegro - Tempo primo
Adagio
Finale: Allegro
Scott Yoo, violin
Bion Tsang, violoncello
Ayao Tsuruta, piano
Brahms Piano Trios
Odyssey director, pianist Ayako Tsuruta is joined by Scott Yoo and Bion Tsang in a colossal program featuring all three piano trios by Johannes Brahms. Scott Yoo is an international conductor and violinist who currently hosts “Now Hear This” on PBS, and Bion Tsang is a laureate of the 9th Tchaikovsky International Competition and Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at Austin.
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87 (1880-1882) [30:00]
Allegro moderato
Andante con moto
Scherzo: Presto
Finale: Allegro giocoso
J. Brahms
Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 101 (1886) [23:00]
Allegro energico
Presto non assai
Andante grazioso
Allegro molto
Intermission
J. Brahms
Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 8 (1854, rev. 1889) [35:00]
Allegro con brio — Tranquillo — In tempo ma sempre sostenuto
Scherzo: Allegro molto - Meno allegro - Tempo primo
Adagio
Finale: Allegro
Scott Yoo, violin
Bion Tsang, violoncello
Ayao Tsuruta, piano
*** This page is currently under construction. Thank you for your patience.***
December 3, 2021 (Fri) 7 pm, FBC
Grand Holiday
with Pre-concert Performance
Enjoy the chamber masterpieces by Beethoven and Walker. “Archduke” is the timeless classics, whereas Walker’s Sonata exudes ultimate beauty and grandness made only possible with the combination of the two pianos.
Pre-Concert TBA
George Theophilus Walker (1922-2018)
Sonata No. 2 for Two Pianos (1956) [12:30]
I. Adagio non troppo
II. Presto
III. Adagio
IV. Allegretto tranquillo
Ayako Tsuruta and Peter Miyamoto, pianos
Program TBA
Anthony Blatter, baritone
TBA, piano
Intermission
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, “Archduke” (1810-11) [41:00]
Allegro moderato
Scherzo. Allegro
Andante cantabile ma però con moto -
Allegro moderato
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Emma Hoeft, cello
Peter Miyamoto, piano
Grand Holiday
with Pre-concert Performance
Enjoy the chamber masterpieces by Beethoven and Walker. “Archduke” is the timeless classics, whereas Walker’s Sonata exudes ultimate beauty and grandness made only possible with the combination of the two pianos.
Pre-Concert TBA
George Theophilus Walker (1922-2018)
Sonata No. 2 for Two Pianos (1956) [12:30]
I. Adagio non troppo
II. Presto
III. Adagio
IV. Allegretto tranquillo
Ayako Tsuruta and Peter Miyamoto, pianos
Program TBA
Anthony Blatter, baritone
TBA, piano
Intermission
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, “Archduke” (1810-11) [41:00]
Allegro moderato
Scherzo. Allegro
Andante cantabile ma però con moto -
Allegro moderato
Julie Rosenfeld, violin
Emma Hoeft, cello
Peter Miyamoto, piano
January 8, 2022 (Sat) 3 pm, FBC
(Snow date: January 15, 3pm)
The MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition
In collaboration with MMAMTA (Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association), Odyssey leads the 5th annual pre-collegiate aria / concerto competition to provide an invaluable experience to the ambitious young musicians. Rather than requiring an entire concerto, we ask any one movement of the concerto memorized, so that the experience of both the preparation and achieving the highest quality is less stressful for these pre-collegiate students’ busy academic lives. The winner(s) of the Baroque/Classical category are given an opportunity of a lifetime: a performance with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble in February.
(Snow date: January 15, 3pm)
The MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition
In collaboration with MMAMTA (Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association), Odyssey leads the 5th annual pre-collegiate aria / concerto competition to provide an invaluable experience to the ambitious young musicians. Rather than requiring an entire concerto, we ask any one movement of the concerto memorized, so that the experience of both the preparation and achieving the highest quality is less stressful for these pre-collegiate students’ busy academic lives. The winner(s) of the Baroque/Classical category are given an opportunity of a lifetime: a performance with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble in February.
February 4, 2022 (Fri) 7 pm, FBC
(Snow date TBA)
The Evolution of the African American Spiritual
In Season 15, we presented this special event free of charge; we overfilled the capacity of the Second Missionary Baptist Church; many folding chairs had to be accommodated.
Odyssey offered the second installment of “The Evolution of the African American Spiritual: Freedom Bound” at the First Baptist Church in Columbia that accommodated over 400 people. We hosted a reception catered by Mrs. G’s A Touch of Soul, an African-American female owned restaurant.
Due to the pandemic, the third and the final installment of “The Evolution” was postponed from Fall 2020 to 2022. At the request of Marques Jerrell Ruff, Odyssey is presenting the past “Evolution” performances back during the Black History Month in February 2022.
Bass-baritone Marques Jerrell Ruff visited Columbia for the first time as one of the vocalists of the renowned Chanticleer in Odyssey Season 13. Having fallen in love with Columbia, he decided to pursue choral conducting degree with Dr. R. Paul Crabb at the University of Missouri. Odyssey celebrates Marques’ immense talent and the rich history of the Spiritual. In his words, he “(would) like to tie in an educational component, so that it is concert curated by some of the leading scholars here in Columbia, e.g., Dr. Maya C. Gibson, and Dr. Brandon A. Boyd. I along with some of my good friends, would present and produce the musical segment beginning with field/work songs all the way to the arranged spirituals of H.T. Burleigh, Margaret Bonds, and Moses Hogan to name a few. Additionally, I would like to plan some sort of “talk back” or discussion that could occur in conjunction with the concert. I feel there is a vacuum for music of this tradition here in Columbia, and people are interested to learn more, and passionate about it.”
(Snow date TBA)
The Evolution of the African American Spiritual
In Season 15, we presented this special event free of charge; we overfilled the capacity of the Second Missionary Baptist Church; many folding chairs had to be accommodated.
Odyssey offered the second installment of “The Evolution of the African American Spiritual: Freedom Bound” at the First Baptist Church in Columbia that accommodated over 400 people. We hosted a reception catered by Mrs. G’s A Touch of Soul, an African-American female owned restaurant.
Due to the pandemic, the third and the final installment of “The Evolution” was postponed from Fall 2020 to 2022. At the request of Marques Jerrell Ruff, Odyssey is presenting the past “Evolution” performances back during the Black History Month in February 2022.
Bass-baritone Marques Jerrell Ruff visited Columbia for the first time as one of the vocalists of the renowned Chanticleer in Odyssey Season 13. Having fallen in love with Columbia, he decided to pursue choral conducting degree with Dr. R. Paul Crabb at the University of Missouri. Odyssey celebrates Marques’ immense talent and the rich history of the Spiritual. In his words, he “(would) like to tie in an educational component, so that it is concert curated by some of the leading scholars here in Columbia, e.g., Dr. Maya C. Gibson, and Dr. Brandon A. Boyd. I along with some of my good friends, would present and produce the musical segment beginning with field/work songs all the way to the arranged spirituals of H.T. Burleigh, Margaret Bonds, and Moses Hogan to name a few. Additionally, I would like to plan some sort of “talk back” or discussion that could occur in conjunction with the concert. I feel there is a vacuum for music of this tradition here in Columbia, and people are interested to learn more, and passionate about it.”
February 18, 2022 (Fri) 7pm, FBC (Snow date February 20)
Baroque Concerto
with Pre-concert Performance
“Baroque Concerto” features the three 2021 Pre-collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition Winners with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble led by a conductor, or with an orchestral accompaniment. The highlight of the concert is the annual Bach Cantata with Bach Collegium Choir directed by R. Paul Crabb, performed with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble.
Baroque Concerto
with Pre-concert Performance
“Baroque Concerto” features the three 2021 Pre-collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition Winners with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble led by a conductor, or with an orchestral accompaniment. The highlight of the concert is the annual Bach Cantata with Bach Collegium Choir directed by R. Paul Crabb, performed with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble.
- Concerto 1 To be announced.
- Concerto 2 To be announced.
- Concerto 3 To be announced.
- TBA, organ concerto with Odyssey Chamber Ensemble. Colleen Ostercamp, organ.
- Chevalier Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (1745-1799): TBA
- J. S. Bach (1685-1750): Cantata BWV 61 [18:00] or BWV 144 [15:00] with the Bach Collegium Choir and Odyssey Chamber Ensemble, with R. Paul Crabb. Conductor
March 18, 2022 (Fri) 7pm, FBC
M-Odyssey
with Pre-concert Performance
In this program, Odyssey features one of its educational programs as a concert: “M-Odyssey” continues the 2015 initiative to mentor and give real work experience in music administration to young professionals. One or two outstanding musicians are given the opportunity to create and produce their own Odyssey concert, with close guidance from the Artistic Director. The title reflects the more modern, “MOD” Odyssey for younger directors, while the capitalization pays homage to our state.
M-Odyssey
with Pre-concert Performance
In this program, Odyssey features one of its educational programs as a concert: “M-Odyssey” continues the 2015 initiative to mentor and give real work experience in music administration to young professionals. One or two outstanding musicians are given the opportunity to create and produce their own Odyssey concert, with close guidance from the Artistic Director. The title reflects the more modern, “MOD” Odyssey for younger directors, while the capitalization pays homage to our state.
April 29, 2022 (Fri) 7pm, FBC
Spring Festival
with Pre-concert Performance
Spring programs calls for some exuberant emotions! Join the fun, and relish in ecstatic melodies and rhythmic delights in works by Amy Beach, Emi Lou Diemer, Gabriel Fauré and Johannes Brahms, and more.
Spring Festival
with Pre-concert Performance
Spring programs calls for some exuberant emotions! Join the fun, and relish in ecstatic melodies and rhythmic delights in works by Amy Beach, Emi Lou Diemer, Gabriel Fauré and Johannes Brahms, and more.
- Amy Beach (1867-1944): Romance for violin and piano, Op. 23 [7:00] with Erik Hassell, violin; Ayako Tsuruta, piano
- Francis Poulenc (1899-1963): Oboe Sonata (1962) [14:00] with Alison Robuck, Ayako Tsuruta
- Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927): Fiesta for two pianos [5:00], with Ayako Tsuruta and Peter Miyamoto, pianos
- Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Selections from Liebeslieder Waltzer, Op. 52 (1869) and Neue Libeslieder Waltzer, Op. 65 (1869-1874) for SATB and piano four hands [ca. 30:00], with vocalists Christine Seitz, Kyle Stegall and their friends, and Peter Miyamoto and Ayako Tsuruta, piano.
*** This page is currently under construction. Thank you for your patience.***
May 28, 2022 (Sat) 3pm, FBC
Kids@Heart: Carnival of the Animals
Kids@Heart: Carnival of the Animals
1112 E. Broadway in Columbia, Missouri - 573.825.0079 - info@odysseymissouri.org