Quest: Puddingstone Festival II

We are excited to partner with Puddingstone Festival on an evening of music at Rough Point! Our founder Doris Duke was a supporter of the arts, as well as a musician and a dancer. We are delighted to host this evening celebrating the performing arts in her home.

Embark on a musical journey at Rough Point, where the spirit of musical exploration and discovery is brought to life through a colorful program of chamber music. “Quest” invites listeners to experience the creative quest of composers across centuries and
continents.
Puddingstone founder and pianist Clemens Teufel joins violinist Andrea Segar to open the program with Mozart’s Violin Sonata in E minor. One of only two violin sonatas Mozart composed in a minor key, this work reveals the composer’s search for new expressive possibilities through its lyricism and emotional depth. The program continues with Lili Boulanger’s Two Pieces for Violin and Piano, offering a glimpse into the composer’s unique voice and her own artistic journey. These evocative miniatures highlight Boulanger’s sensitivity and innovation, enriching the evening’s exploration.
Contemporary perspectives come to the fore with Vanished Voices by Takuma Itoh, a work that reflects on memory and presence, and the Sonata for Violin and Piano by Dan van Hassel, which challenges performers and listeners alike with its inventive textures and bold narrative.
The quest culminates with Beethoven’s monumental “Archduke” Trio, performed by pianist Angela Kim, violinist Clara Kim, and cellist Rafael Popper-Keizer. Dedicated to his patron Archduke Rudolph, this iconic trio stands as a testament to Beethoven’s
relentless pursuit of artistic grandeur, guiding listeners through a sweeping musical journey from the noble opening movement to the exuberant finale.

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