| Friday 09 January 2026 | 15:30 |
| Respighi, Ottorino (1879-1936) | Il tramonto (The Sunset) | |
| Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934) | Piano Quintet in A minor, Op.84 |
| Jennifer Johnson Cano | Mezzo-soprano |
| Paul Huang | Violin |
| Richard Lin | Violin |
| Hao-Tun Teng | Violin |
| Chieh-An Tseng | Violin |
| Timothy Ridout | Viola |
| Jubel Chen | Viola |
| Daniel Müller-Schott | Cello |
| Ying-Chi Tang | Cello |
| Inon Barnatan | Piano |
In the turbulent years surrounding World War I, artists created amidst a world in flux. The works presented here reflect the realities of that time, serving as the very foundation for this program's concept.
Respighi's Il Tramonto for Mezzo-soprano and String Quartet draws inspiration from Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "The Sunset", with mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano and string quartet bringing forth a delicate dialogue between music and verse. This interplay creates a serene yet layered atmosphere, evoking a sense of profound stillness.
Elgar's Piano Quintet in A minor, composed in his later years, is a work of profound structural integrity and emotional depth. Its resonating echoes feel like a whispered reflection on the past. Violinist Paul Huang and his close friends offer a nuanced interpretation that allows you to connect with the composer's inner emotions.