Beth Silver and Jenna Richards are known for their characterful delivery and non-traditional programs. The Last of the Romantics explores melancholic, sensuous, ethereal, and evocative pieces from Rachmaninov to Boulanger. As is typical of the duo, not only will you hear scores initially written for the cello, but also works stolen from the art song repertoire, including selections from the Ukrainian Art Song Project.
Beth Silver, cello
Jenna Richards, piano
Sergei Rachmaninoff - Ne poy, krasavitsa, prim ne, (“Oh, never sing to me again”), Op. 4, no. 4
Sergei Rachmaninoff - Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19, Allegro scherzando and Lento – Allegro moderato
Roger Quilter - “Come Away Death” from 3 Shakespeare Songs, Op. 6
Frederic Chopin - Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48, no. 1
Traditional - Bughici collection medley
Nadia Boulanger - Trois Pieces pour violoncelle et piano
Traditional - Ofyn Veg Sheyt a Boym
Selections from the Ukrainian Art Song Project