Benoliel Chamber Music Series: Brahms, Dvorak and More

The 2025 Benoliel Chamber Music Series concludes with a richly textured program that balances charm, depth and invention. Experience the Piano Quartet by film composer Danny Elfman (Batman, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice) and the “pure candy” of Shostakovich’s Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano. The 2025 series closes with Dvořák’s spirited Serenade for Winds, a joyful celebration of melody and ensemble — a fitting farewell imbued with energy and warmth.'

Shostakovich: Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano
Julianne Lee, violin
Ling Ling Huang, violin
Yvonne Chen, piano
Brahms: Clarinet Trio in A minor
Stephanie Key, clarinet
David Mollenauer, cello
Yvonne Chen, piano

Danny Elfman: Piano Quartet
Karen Kinzie, violin
Brant Bayless, viola
Seoyeon Min, cello
Yvonne Chen, piano
Dvořák: Serenade for Wind Instruments
Gregory Raden, Stephanie Key, clarinets
Melissa Hooper, Zach Boeding, oboes
Andrew Brady, Demetra Mikakos, bassoons
Gail Williams, Bob Lauver, horns
Andrew Raciti, bass

Cost : $35, children/students $5