Modernism and Tradition

Mon. 25 January 2027 20:30

The Benaki Museum - Ghika Gallery

The program showcases distinctive voices of the 20th century, highlighting the richness and dynamism that characterize the unique combination of clarinet, violin, and piano. Each work sheds light on different cultural and aesthetic aspects, ranging from lyricism and national identity to neoclassicism. Overall, the program traces a colorful musical journey through the 20th century, highlighting the expressive flexibility and intercultural richness of the trio for clarinet, violin, and piano.

Event Programme

GIAN CARLO MENOTTI (1911 – 2007)
Trio for violin, clarinet and piano (1976)

ARAM KHACHATURIAN (1903 – 1978)
Trio for violin, clarinet and piano

PAUL SCHOENFIELD (1947 – 2024)
Trio for violin, clarinet and piano (1990)

DARIUS MILHAUD (1892 – 1974)
Suite (Trio) for violin, clarinet and piano, Op. 157b