Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society: RING OF FIRE

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Fire from Heaven: RING OF FIRE

Stephanie Jutt, flute
Jeffrey Sykes, piano
Christopher Taylor, piano
Alicia Lee, clarinet
Johanna Wienholts, harp
Dawn Wohn, violin
Sally Chisholm, viola
Kenneth Olsen, cello

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Märchenerzählungen (“Fairy Tales”), op. 132 (1853)

Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)
Trio, op. 45 (1857)

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Fantaisie for violin and harp, op. 124 (1907)

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Scenes from Petrushka, arr. Yuval Shapiro (1944, arr. 2020)
 

One moment, silence; the next, a composer ablaze with ideas, creating music that will endure for centuries. That’s the power of Fire from Heaven, the inspiration behind the great chamber works we celebrate in Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society’s 34th season. Where does it come from? When will it strike? Whatever its source, it arrives like a bolt of lightning, igniting music that transforms, uplifts, and astonishes. This season, we revel in that thrilling unpredictability, as each concert brings forth a blaze of musical brilliance, lighting up the stage with passion, energy, and fire.

Some fires burn slow and steady, while others blaze with intensity—Ring of Fire is the latter, a program alive with passion, drama, and dazzling energy. Schumann’s Märchenerzählungen conjures magical fairy-tale worlds, while Louise Farrenc’s trio showcases her fiery brilliance. Saint-Saëns’ Fantaisie shimmers with elegance and mystery, leading to the grand finale—Stravinsky’s Petrushka, a whirlwind of color and electrifying rhythm. This night crackles with musical heat, drawing us into the flames of inspiration.

At BDDS, we play with fire—and this season, the sparks will fly. From electrifying chamber masterpieces to intimate artist spotlights, every concert in Fire from Heaven blazes with passion, brilliance, and the thrill of live performance. Whether it’s the smoldering intensity of a Brahms quintet, the flickering wit of a Beethoven trio, or the full-force blaze of Petrushka, this season promises music that will ignite your imagination and set your soul alight. Don’t miss your chance to experience the fire up close—get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable summer of music!

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