Music for piano duo offers a remarkably extensive repertoire, ranging from arrangements of beloved large-scale works such as operas and symphonies to original compositions and intimate salon pieces. At the heart of this unique genre lies the joy of making music in partnership. The Shelest Piano Duo will share their passion for this art form with “Rhapsody for Two,” a pro- gram of music for piano-4 hands from American, French, and Ukrainian composers.

Longtime friends with international careers, the members of the Elm Chamber Ensemble have come together to form a group devoted to great music and great music making. From the instrumentation of the piano quartet, the Ensemble crafts programs that may include works for quartet, trio, and duo. These combinations facilitate programming masterworks rarely heard together. For this performance they will present piano quartets by Mozart and Brahms, and a rarely heard duo for violin and cello by Bohuslav Martinu.

Comprised of two sensationally gifted and acclaimed virtuosi, clarinetist Maksim Shtrykov and pianist Misuzu Tanaka have been hailed as “clairvoyant collaborators” by Classics Today and celebrated as “a new generation of exquisitely talented performers who elevate our understanding of the world’s music” by the Shelter Island Reporter. Clarinet and piano duos are still rare gems on the modern concert stage, and the Duo makes it their mission to transform this superb instrumental combination from a rare occurrence to a welcomed guest in the world’s concert series.

Trio Gaia, New England Conservatory’s graduate piano trio in residence, formed in 2018 and is renowned for dynamic performances, both inside and outside the concert hall. In “Mythic Visions,” audiences are immersed in works that explore the interplay between impressionistic sound worlds and mythological imagery. Szymanowski’s “Mythes” evokes Greek mythology through shimmering textures and evocative sonorities, and pieces by Charlotte Sohy and Ravel unveil the thrilling, kaleidoscopic colors of French Impressionism.

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Returning to New England, the award-winning Euclid Quartet is String Quartet in Residence at Indiana University South Bend. Throughout its quarter-century career, the ensemble has performed an ever-broadening repertoire, ranging from the Baroque period to the present day. With its deep musicality and passionate performing style, Euclid will offer an exciting program representing the varied styles of the beloved string quartet literature.