Close Encounters Concert 3 | Music from an Age of Empires

The third concert of our 18th season offers a rare opportunity to experience live performances of works by Frank Bridge, Ernst von Dohnányi, and Johannes Brahms, showcasing music that embodies deep emotional expression and rich, nuanced harmonies.

Close Encounters is Heights Arts’ signature Sunday afternoon chamber music series, and this concert in this season's series features performers Daniel Overly (piano), Jason Yu (violin), William Bender (viola), Dane Johansen (cello).

These intimate Sunday afternoon concerts, curated by Cleveland Orchestra cellist Dane Johansen, are performed by some of the world's most renowned musicians. Held in unique venues and local residences, they offer a rare opportunity for audiences to experience chamber music as it was meant to be heard—up close and personal.

Frank Bridge (1879-1941)

Phantasy for Piano Quartet in F-sharp minor, H. 94 (1910)

Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960)

Serenade in C Major for String Trio, Op. 10 (1902)

I. Marcia: Allegro

II. Romanza: Adagio non troppo

III. Scherzo: Vivace

IV. Tema con variazioni: Andante con moto

V. Rondo (Finale): Allegro vivace

- intermission -

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Piano Quartet No. 3 in G minor, Op. 25 (1856-61)

I. Allegro

II. Intermezzo: Allegro ma non troppo — Trio: Animato

III. Andante con moto

IV. Rondo alla Zingarese: Presto