Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society: SPARKS OF GLORY

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Fire from Heaven: SPARKS OF GLORY

Stephanie Jutt, flute
Jeffrey Sykes, piano
Christopher Taylor, piano
Carmit Zori, violin
Hye-Jin Kim, violin
Aurelien Pederzoli, viola
Parry Karp, cello

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Piano Concerto no. 13 in C Major, K. 415, arr. Mozart (1782-1783)

Zhou Tian (b. 1981)
Viaje (2016)

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Quintet, op. 34 (1864)
 

Some moments in music glow quietly, while others burst into brilliance—Sparks of Glory celebrates both. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 13, in his own intimate arrangement, shimmers with elegance and charm. Zhou Tian’s Viaje embarks on a journey of vivid colors and expressive depth, while Brahms’ towering Piano Quintet—his op. 34, a perfect match for BDDS’s 34th season—ignites with stormy passion and triumphant grandeur. With an all-star lineup of BDDS musicians, this grand finale crackles with energy, sending sparks of brilliance into the musical heavens.

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.

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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