Ghosts: A Classical Evening of Chilling Beauty

About the Program:

Danielle Blumhardt, Cello · Brendan Jacklin, Piano · Sarah Page, Violin

Danse macabre, Op. 40

Camille Saint-Saëns

A vivid musical tale in which Death calls skeletons to dance at midnight, this spirited piece is filled with dazzling effects and eerie charm.

Three Ghost Rags

William Bolcom

These witty and evocative ragtime pieces blend traditional rag rhythms with quirky harmonies, offering a playful modern twist on a nostalgic genre.

Piano Trio in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1 “Ghost”

Ludwig van Beethoven

A dramatic and innovative trio nicknamed the "Ghost" for its mysterious second movement, this work showcases Beethoven’s intense lyricism and bold harmonic imagination.