CZECH AVANT-GARDE
DOHNÁNYI, PINTO CORREIA, MOZART
May 7 at Bohemian National Hall
CZECH AVANT-GARDE
Thursday, May 7, 7.30PM
CHEN, LIPMAN & CHO TRIO
Stella Chen violin
Matthew Lipman viola
Brannon Cho cello
Ernő Dohnányi Serenade in C Major, Op. 10
Andreia Pinto Correia Cantares (2024) New York Premiere
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Divertimento in E-flat Major, K. 563
Bohemian National Hall
321 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021
It’s More Than A Concert…
Music. Talk. Wine.
MUSIC IN CONTEXT
BOHEMIAN NATIONAL HALL
Step inside one of New York’s historic cultural landmarks—Bohemian National Hall, a Renaissance Revival building completed in 1896 and a rare survivor of the many social halls built in the nineteenth century for New York City’s immigrant communities. For more than a century, it has served as an important center of Czech and Slovak culture in the city, and today houses the Czech Center and Consulate General. For one evening, this storied setting becomes the stage for music, wine, and conversation in true Aspect style—where heritage and contemporary artistry come together in a timeless setting.
TALK BY MUSICIANS
Each Aspect concert explores music in its broader cultural and artistic context—revealing the ideas, stories, and inspirations that shape the works we hear. In this program, the Trio will share their own insights throughout the evening, bringing audiences closer to the music through the artists’ perspective. At its center is the New York premiere of Cantares (2024) by Andreia Pinto Correia, a work written especially for this ensemble. Inspired by Portuguese folk traditions, the piece unfolds as a series of imagined chants, its nuances revealed by the performers’ remarks.
COMPLIMENTARY WINE
We offer complimentary wine throughout the evening, an integral part of the warm and convivial atmosphere that defines every Aspect concert. It’s an invitation to slow down, connect with fellow guests and musicians, and embrace the spirit of music and conversation.