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We’ll be up and ready on October 27th, a Sunday morning, as we head to the Art Museum for a classical music concert. It’s a bit of an unusual plan, wouldn’t you say? Inspired by a beautiful tradition from the West, this concert concept has been part of our festival for two years now. And we’re eager to share it with our community. There’s something magical about letting yourself drift into the world of music in the morning- starting right at 12:00 noon. It’s like being in a dreamlike state, as if you haven’t quite left behind your cozy bed and warm sheets. You’re still there - comfortable, relaxed, and surrounded by soft, enchanting music, like being half-awake in a dream. However, we shouldn’t forget that this year we are all eyes and ears for everything happening on stage. After all, it’s not ideal to fall asleep at concerts

What’s on the program?

- Aubade Trio by Romanian composer George Enescu.

An aubade is a morning love song (unlike a serenade, meant for the evening), or a song/poem for lovers parting at dawn. It’s no wonder we’re starting our concert with this beautiful piece!

- "Goldberg Variations" for string trio by Bach. Legend has it that Bach composed these variations to soothe the insomnia of an aristocrat. We’ll try not to lull you back to sleep

- String Quartet No. 4, another masterpiece by Moldovan composer Boris Dubosarschi.

- String Trio by Jean Françaix, the prolific French neoclassical composer, pianist, and orchestrator known for his vibrant and lively style.

- And to close, the monumental String Quartet No. 8 by Shostakovich.

Who’s performing?

- Ilian Gârneț – violin (Germany)
- Radu Dunca – violin (Romania)
- Daniel Vots – viola (Romania)
- Radu Sinaci – cello (Romania)