About

We hit the jackpot of incredible repertoire on today’s program. A teen guitarist describes her Spanish-inspired work like a fiesta, a cellist with insights into physical and mental wellbeing brings fire to her performance of Cassado, and a piano trio from the Pacific Northwest perform Shostakovich with gusto! We’ll also hear from a violist who champions contemporary composers and are treated to a vibrant new work by Mexican composer José Elizondo, performed by a teen cellist whose interpretation was shaped by working directly with the composer himself.

Guests

• Host: Peter Dugan
  Peter Dugan's position is sponsored by Susan and Gerald Slavet.

Performers & Repertoire

• Guitarist Paloma L Chaprnka, 17, from Traverse City, Michigan

  Guitar Sonata No. 3: III. Allegro non troppo by Manuel Ponce (1882-1948)
• Cellist Hannah Oh, 17, from Boxborough, Massachusets

  Requiebros for Violoncello and Piano by Gaspar Cassadó (1897-1966)
• Eura Trio, ages 17-18, from Bellevue, Washington

  Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67: II. Allegro con brio by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
• Cellist Alexander Fiszer, 18, from Hopewell, New Jersey

  Danzas Latinoamericanas: I. Otoño en Buenos Aires by José Elizondo (b. 1972)
• Violist Edward Lee, 18, from Teaneck, New Jersey

  Capriccio in C minor, Op. 55 by Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881)
• Flashback Finale
  Sphinx Virtuosi

  Mourinho by Herz

Release Date

• Monday, October 5, 2026

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