MUSIC

The BCMS Sanders Series opens with an evening of string sextets. From the musical conversation of Richard Strauss to Brahms' final goodbye to a lost love, the first concert of the 30th anniversary season presents music of both light naivete and deep introspection.

Program:
R. Strauss Sextet for Strings, TrV 279a from Capriccio, Op. 85
Brahms String Sextet in B-flat major, Op. 18
Mendelssohn Capriccio for String Quartet in E minor, Op. 81, No. 3
Brahms String Sextet in G major, Op. 36

Musicians:
Ida Levin, violin
Harumi Rhodes, violin
Roger Tapping, viola
Marcus Thompson, viola
Ronald Thomas, cello
Raman Ramakrishnan, cello