Kodaly  Serenade for Two Violins and Viola, op. 12

Arensky  Six Children's Pieces for Piano, Four Hands, op. 34

Arensky  Quartet no. 2 in A minor for Violin, Viola, and Two Cellos, op. 35

This program is steeped in classical elegance, opening with Mozart's own arrangement of his Piano Concerto No. 12 for soloist and chamber ensemble. Hungarian pioneer Zoltan Kodály’s Serenade for string trio offers a mix of fiery Hungarian folk tunes and blazing virtuosity. Anton Arensky's Children's Songs for duo pianists capture the innocence of youth, leading to his dark-hued Cello Quartet, a masterpiece of the Russian romantic era.