Upcoming Concerts

• Program 1: Twilight Of German Romanticism

Todd Palmer, clarinet
Alexei Romanenko, cello
Meng-Chieh Liu, piano

Berg: Four pieces for clarinet and piano
Strauss: Sonata for cello and piano
Korngold: Marietta’s Lied
Berg: Piano Sonata, Op.1
Brahms: Trio for clarinet, cello and piano

November 21, 22, and 23, 2003

• Program 2: Americana at Christmas

Alexander Aries Tall, baritone
Meng-Chieh Liu, piano

Argento: The Andrée Expedition
Other wintry songs by Griffes, Ives, Copland and Musto

December 19, 20, and 21, 2003

• Program 3: Joy of Sextets!

Susie Park, Chen Xi, Lily Francis, violins,
Teng Li, viola
Yumi Kendall, cello
Meng-Chieh Liu, piano

Zhou Tian: Prism for piano solo (world premiere)
Zhou Tian: Concerto for violin, piano and string quartet (world premiere)
Martinu: Duo No. 2 for violin and cello
Liebermann: Viola Sonata
Liebermann: Sextet for solo piano, solo violin and string quartet

January 30, 31 and February 1, 2004

• Program 4: Sitting Next to Schubert

Yuri Kim and Meng-Chieh Liu, pianists

All Schubert program:
Impromptus: Op. 90 no 4 and Op.142 no. 3
Fantasy for piano four hands, Op.103 D.940
Rondo in A major, Op.107 D.951
Two Characteristic marches for piano four hands, Op.121 D.886
Variations in A flat major, Op.35, D.813

February 20, 21, and 22, 2004

• Program 5: Funny Folks!

Lara St. John, violin
Kristina Reiko Cooper, cello
Meng-Chieh Liu, piano

Schumann: Five pieces in folk style, Op. 102
Corigliano: Sonata for violin and piano
Kodaly: Duo for violin and cello
Martin: Trio on popolar Irish folk tunes

March 19, 20, and 21, 2004

• Program 6: Double the Reed, Twice the Fun

Gustav Highstein, oboe
Mark Timmerman, bassoon
Meng-Chieh Liu, piano

Bach: Sonata in g minor for oboe, keyboard and continuo
Saint-Saëns: Bassoon Sonata
Poulenc: Oboe Sonata
Beethoven: Duo for oboe and bassoon
Hindemith: Bassoon Sonata
Poulenc: Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano

April 23, 24, and 25, 2004

Notes:
2003 marked the inaugural season of Meng-Chieh Liu and Friends. Through this unique chamber music series, Meng-Chieh collaborates with other rising stars of classical music, bringing uncompromising artistry and devotion to musical integrity to suburban communities. The concerts are presented in an informal, educational environment. Meng-Chieh offers insights into the works of varied periods within the chamber music genre by providing personal commentaries about the music performed.
Meng-Chieh Liu and Friends 2004 Season

The second annual season of Meng-Chieh Liu and Friends will feature an international roster of talent and an expansion of the series to include New Jersey as well as Pennsylvania. These award-winning artists have performed in every state of the United States and in excess of 17 countries combined. Six programs will be offered in a variety of locations. Order single tickets or a package for discounted rates.

A Message from the Artistic Director:
“ I enjoyed meeting all of you who joined us last year for the inaugural season of Meng-Chieh Liu and Friends. It will be a pleasure to join with you again this season in sharing the magical world of music. This season we have an exciting line-up of artists from around the globe. I look forward to welcoming new faces to the stage as well as the audience as we expand the series to include New Jersey. It is a great joy to continually widen our circle of friends. See you at the concert!”
Meng-Chieh Liu, Artistic Director