October
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Join Opus Nova on a Klezmer-filled adventure through Jewish heritage, exploring folk styles of the clarinet that helped make the instrument world-famous. Along with Klezmer works by Béla Kovács and Srul Irving Glick, the concert will feature a selection from John Williams’ award-winning soundtrack to Schindler’s List, and the world premiere of a new work by renowned composer Paul Schoenfield, for two clarinets and piano. |
December
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The program that has it all: from the genius structure of Bach to the gorgeous romanticism of Rachmaninoff to the irresistible tunes of George Gershwin, this holiday concert is a tasting menu for the music lover. With composers too many to list, expect the unexpected and enjoy the delicious variety. |
February
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Featuring one of the top guitarists of our generation - Jordan Dodson, this vibrant program highlights the unusual combination of clarinet, guitar, and cello, a hidden gem of the chamber music world. With tangos and songs by Astor Piazzolla and Sergio Assad, an evocative, folk-inspired work by Juilliard’s David Ludwig and more, this program will melt your heart from the first note. |
May
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For its closing concert, Opus Nova performs two classic masterpieces that bring operatic elements to the chamber setting: Meyerbeer’s Clarinet Quintet in E-flat major, and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A major. Sit back and enjoy two of the works that introduced the clarinet to the genre, accompanied by Fort Worth’s own Sedici Strings. |
