Franz Schreker | Intermezzo & Scherzo
Stewart Goodyear | Eclipse for Piano & String Orchestra (U.S. premiere)
Felix Mendelssohn | Concerto for Piano & String Orchestra, MWV O 2
Teresa Carreño | Serenade for Strings
Curated by Crier Caitlin Lynch
Called “a phenomenon” by the Los Angeles Times, pianist Stewart Goodyear joins the Criers for a season finale highlighting works from some of the brightest stars of their generations. Franz Schreker’s lush and romantic Intermezzo & Scherzo emerges shimmering, followed by Goodyear’s own Eclipse for Piano & String Orchestra: a work that mesmerizes like a celestial event. Felix Mendelssohn’s Concerto for Piano & String Orchestra in A minor follows, showcasing the composer’s youthful brilliance and intricate interplay between piano and strings. The concert concludes with Teresa Carreño’s Serenade for Strings; a work imbued with warmth and elegance, providing a perfect ending to a stellar season.