On May 20, Sunday night at 7:30, Washington Musica Viva will perform
the "Trout" Quintet of Franz Schubert, perhaps the most perfect and most
beloved work in the entire chamber music literature.  Part of what makes
this work so special is the deep, warm sound of the double bass, which
provides a musical floor for the other strings and piano.  "There is no
happier or more playful music in all of Schubert." We are delighted to have
bassist Bill Vaughan of the National Symphony Orchestra join NSO cellist
Janet Frank, violinist Sally McLain, pianist Carl Banner, and (returning
from Sullivan NH), Apple Hill violist Betty Hauck.

The same ensemble is featured in a preview performance of a new work by
Elizabeth Brown, "Figures in a Landscape." This work, although a "Trout"
type quintet, is in contrast to the Schubert work.  The double bass here
is used to create a feeling of inexorable power, which underlies by turns
themes of gypsy passion and veiled hymns of devotion.  We think the two
quintets make a very good pair!

The featured visual artist this month is Bill Harris, master printmaker
and educator.  Bill is a long time Duke Ellington teacher and member of
the Washington Printmakers Gallery.

BannerArts is at 4233C Howard Avenue in Kensington (behind Old Dominion
Supply).  Admission is $10 at the door.  Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the
show starts at 7:30 pm.  The first 60 people will be seated.  After that,
it's standing room.

For further information: http://www.geocities.com/washingtonmusicaviva/
Phone 301-493-5729, or e-mail [log in to unmask]

David Cheng <[log in to unmask]>