Love and Loathing (May 24)

Geneva Music Festival 2024 Season: Light and Dark Friday, May 24, 7:30 PM Love and Loathing https://genevamusicfestival.com/event/love-and-loathing/ Jinjoo Cho and Geoffrey Herd, violin; Eric Wong, viola; Max Geissler, cello; Henry Kramer, piano Schumann A Major String Quartet, Op. 41 No. 3 Reena Esmail Saans Suk Love Song Franck Piano Quintet From romantic passion to intense hatred, music is not only often inspired by, but also can elicit profound emotions. Robert Schumann’s Quartet in A Major, which opens with a sighing “Clara” motive in homage to his beloved bride, captures the composer’s affection, but also his extreme volatility. The soaring melodies of Reena Esmail’s Saans were composed as a wedding present for a friend—a celebration of love, but also testament to the deep relationship between friends. César Franck’s explosive Piano Quintet is a tumultuous expression of a range of emotions, which inspired not only numerous tales about the genesis and effect of the work, but also holds the listener in its impassioned thrall. All programs subject to change. $35 adult; $10 college student with ID; FREE for youth aged 18 and younger Buy 8 or more tickets across all concerts in a single booking and get 15% off. More information and tickets available at GenevaMusicFestival.com. Wheelchair accessible.