Pernambuco Chamber Ensemble Presents “French Impressions”
The Pernambuco Chamber Ensemble returns to West Falmouth Library for a performance on Sunday, November 23rd at 3pm. Tickets are $30. Registration required below. The members of the Ensemble are Shirie Leng, violin; Jessica Baum, viola; Judith Glixon, cello; Daniel Goodman, piano; Michael Goldring, double bass & voice.
“French Impressions is our 2025 Fall concert primarily featuring pieces by French composers. The concert also includes an original composition by our cellist, Judith Glixon. Many of the pieces are in the shimmering French Impressionist style of Debussy, Ravel and Faure. We have included two audience favorites from the period – an arrangement of Debussy’s Clair de Lune for viola and piano, and of Faure’s Pavane for piano trio. Also on the program are an early French trio sonata by Boismortier and a contrasting string trio by Russian composer Sergey Taneyev…The piano at the West Falmouth Library was built in the late 19th century. Early pianos have a different sound than modern ones, so French Impressionist music performed on the instrument sounds like what the composers would have heard in their day.”
The ensemble is named Pernambuco because of their connections to pernambuco wood and their concern for the environment. Pernambuco has been used in the making of bows for over 250 years, enhancing the performance of stringed music for generations. Today, pernambuco is increasingly rare and endangered in many areas of its native habitat. By supporting their performances you join the ensemble on their mission to raise awareness and funds for environmental causes.