Music and the Spoken Word
Clara Schumann and Brahms

Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM

The Tenri Chamber Players are thrilled to announce a new chamber series, “Music and the Spoken Word” at the Tenri Cultural Institute, NYC!

About this event

The Tenri Chamber Players (TCP-NYC) is a new chamber music ensemble performing at the Tenri Cultural Institute of New York City. Founded by distinguished performers, faculty, and graduates from the Manhattan School of Music, Mannes Conservatory and the Juilliard School, it is a testament to the power of collaboration between artists of varied generations, genres, and backgrounds through the transformative powers of music. Rising from the ashes of COVID-19 the Tenri Chamber Players unique series will present “Music and the Spoken Word” with well known speakers. The series is held in a less formal atmosphere in the midst of the Union Square and Greenwich Village neighborhoods, an area underserved by classical music concerts.


March 13, 2022

Music and the Spoken Word - Brahms and Clara Schumann

Guest Speaker: Novelist and Professor, Elizabeth Frank

Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann , Op. 23 - Johannes Brahms

Albert Lotto and Gena Raps, piano

Three Romances for Violin and Piano - Clara Schumann
1. Andante molto

2. Allegretto

3. Leidenschaftlich schnell

Nicholas Pappone, violin

Gena Raps, piano

Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108 - Johannes Brahms 

I. Allegro

II. Adagio

III. Un poco presto e con sentimento

IV. Presto agitato

Nicholas Pappone, Violin

Albert Lotto, Piano



**According to NYC and NY State regulations, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all audience members. All audience will be required to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times. We sincerely thank you for your cooperation!