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Event Description

Prepare for a deeply moving evening with a world‑class chamber music ensemble presenting one of classical repertoire’s most emotionally rich concerts. The Artists of Chisel Creek are devoted to channeling the full spectrum of the works they present—don't miss their exploration of love, loss, and redemption.

This concert features two masterpieces of the string sextet repertoire containing music ranging from the most extreme sadness and pain, to some of the most joyful, positive and accepting music ever composed. Join us on August 23rd to be transported through a world of emotion and artistic depth. The Artists of Chisel Creek Classical sincerely look forward to exploring these works with you all.
Johannes Brahms – String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36

Brahms wrote his String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, during a calm and thoughtful period in his life. The music is warm and lyrical, full of gentle melodies and rich harmonies. Though it often sounds peaceful, there is a deeper, more personal feeling underneath. Brahms had recently ended a romantic relationship, and he secretly included a musical reference to the woman’s name in the piece. The sextet shows his ability to express both joy and sadness in a beautiful and balanced way.
Arnold Schoenberg – Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4

Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht, which translates to “Transfigured Night,” was inspired by a poem about two people walking through a forest on a moonlit night. One of them shares a painful secret, and the other responds with understanding and love. The music follows this emotional story, moving from tension and sorrow to forgiveness and peace. Written in 1899, the sextet is full of rich, expressive harmonies and sweeping melodies. It shows Schoenberg’s gift for versatility and storytelling through music.