Living For Art: The Piano Trios of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church – Berkeley, CA

Welcome to Living For Art: The Piano Trios of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms! Join us for an afternoon filled with beautiful music at the historic Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Experience the timeless compositions of two musical geniuses brought to life by talented performers.

Performers:

Sarah Wood, violin

Elaine Kreston, cello

Lisa Maresch, piano

The Program:

Clara Schumann – Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17 (1846)

Johannes Brahms – Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 8 (unrevised edition of 1854)

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“My imagination can picture no fairer happiness than to continue living for art.”

– Clara Schumann

Our program showcases piano trios by two composers deeply committed to lofty artistic ideals – despite how messy their lives could get.

We’ve made the unusual choice of pairing Schumann’s piano trio with the unrevised, 1854 version of Brahms’ trio, pairing two works whose origins were separated by only a few years’ time. Amidst having children, spouses with syphilis, and unrequited love (or – not?), these works show how each composer managed to “live for art,” despite…life.

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of classical music and be inspired by the works of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. See you there!