Fine Art Music together with Kairos Trio present a melting pot of music styles across America.

MUSIC BY: Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Charles Ives, Lukas Foss, Edward Macdowell, Jennifer Higdon, Rollin Wilber

PERFORMED BY
Robert Edwin, baritone
Rollin Wilber, piano
Thomas DiSarlo, violin
Talia Schiff, cello
Kasia Salwinski, piano

A splendid variety of classical instrumental works for combinations of piano, violin, and cello, by American composers from early twentieth century up through today, blended with special spirited and deeply poetic folksongs for baritone, drawn from our heritage, from near and abroad, and arranged to infuse classical elements with the best of authentic ballads.

MUSICAL PROGRAM

A splendid variety of classical instrumental works for combinations of piano, violin, and cello, by American composers from early twentieth century up through today, blended with special spirited and deeply poetic folksongs for baritone, drawn from our heritage, from near and abroad, and arranged to infuse classical elements with the best of authentic ballads.

These traditional ballads from America, Ireland, England and Scotland have been arranged by our pianist, Rollin Wilber, for baritone voice with piano (as well as two additional pieces with violin). They are melodic, poignant songs, spirited by human stories of all kinds, from heart-wrenching love, its joy and tragedy, to pirating on the high seas.

The songs are woven together with a great variety of music by Edward Macdowell (piano Idylls), Charles Ives (In the Barn for violin), Lukas Foss (Capriccio for cello); additionally, George Gershwin’s Preludes and Virtuoso Etudes, and the touching Pale Yellow by Jennifer Hogdon, so diverse in their styles. The result is a “melting pot” of sensibilities, juxtaposed with each other, displaying a wonderful array of sounds, musical feelings and colors.

Our concert culminates in the Piano Trio for piano, violin and cello by the inimitable Leonard Bernstein, written when he was 19.

Piano Trio by Leonard Bernstein

These melodic, poignant folksongs are spirited by human stories of all kinds, from heart-wrenching love, its joy and tragedy, in, to pirating on the high seas. Traditional ballads from America, Ireland, England and Scotland have been arranged by our pianist, Rollin Wilber, for baritone voice with piano (as well as two additional pieces with violin). Woven in with composers like Edward Macdowell, Charles Ives and George Gershwin, so diverse in their styles, the result is a “melting pot” of sensibilities, juxtaposed with each other, displaying a wonderful array of sounds, musical feelings and colors.

Our concert culminates in a work for piano, violin and cello by the inimitable Leonard Bernstein, written when he was 19.

Reception to Follow

Space for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance reservation. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you there.

Suggested Donation $30.

KAIROS TRIO

Kairos Trio is one of the latest ensembles to join the flourishing Philadelphia chamber music scene. A piano trio comprised of pianist Kasia Marzec-Salwinski, violinist Tom DiSarlo and cellist Talia Schiff, they knew immediately that this was an ensemble that was meant to be. Delving into both the great warhorses of the piano trio literature as well as discovering and presenting lesser-known works in this medium, the musicians bring to this new venture a collective knowledge from their past musical experiences fueled by a rekindled passion to share their creative output.

Thomas DiSarlo, violin

Concertmaster and solo violinist of the AmaDeus Ensemble since 1991. Former member of the Rutgers String Quartet, Pennsylvania String Quartet, and the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia. Recordings include the Beethoven Violin Concerto and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Performed Bruch’s Scottish Phantasy with the Pittsburgh Symphony as a graduate competition winner.

Talia Schiff, cello

Attended Kneisel Hall and Bowdoin Chamber Music Festivals. Winner of the Austrian American Society Competition, performing at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. Founding member of the Castalia String Trio, semifinalists in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Published by Musicelli Publications. Founding member of Elysian Camerata. Performed as orchestral cellist with Delaware Symphony and Princeton Symphony Orchestras, and Opera NJ Orchestra as principal cellist. Also worked with Philadelphia’s top ensembles including, Philly Pops, Philadelphia Ballet, Opera Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Kasia Marzec-Salwinski, piano

International recitalist and chamber musician with appearances across Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and Japan, including Carnegie Hall. Co-founder and Artistic Director of Fine Art Music Company. DMA, Temple University. Affiliate Artist at Haverford College.

Rollin Wilber, Pianist studied with Maryan Filar, internationally acclaimed pianist and Chopin interpreter, and graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Music in piano performance. Mr. Wilber has been an active recitals for more than four decades, plus performing concerto solos with local orchestras. In 2010 he co-founded Fine Art Music Company, presenting compelling thematic programs that provide listeners with a deep and connecting way to access a wide range of classical works. These productions have been presented at Ivy Hall and Philadelphia Ethical Society from 2010 through today. Wilber teaches piano and is a composer of piano and vocal works.