Name: The Napoleon Complex
Start: 2027-01-31
End: 2027-01-31

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Libby Gardner SeriesSunday, January 31, 20273:00PMLibby Gardner Concert Hall1375 Presidents' CircleSalt Lake City, Utah 84112Music by Beethoven, Schoenberg, Hearne, and SchumannThis program takes its inspiration from Beethoven’s complicated relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte - which started with great admiration, only to turn to complete disdain - mirroring the composer’s own views of democratic freedom and his disillusionment with tyranny. Ode to Napoleon - Arnold Schoenberg’s powerful protest against absolutism through the poetry of Lord Byron will feature bass-baritone Timothy Jones who will also sing a trio of Schumann songs that relay themes of conflict: among nations, between brothers, and within one’s own emotions. The program also includes Ted Hearne’s work for prepared piano and percussion One of Us, One of Them and Beethoven’s self-titled “Serioso” string quartet written shortly after Napoleon’s occupation of Vienna.Ted Hearne (b. 1982): One of Us, One of Them (2005)Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951): Ode to Napoleon (1942)Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Romance & Balladen, Op. 49Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95 “Serioso”PerformersKimi Kawashima, pianoKeith Carrick, percussionTimothy Jones, bass-baritoneTimothy Jones, bass-baritoneHugh Palmer, violinJennifer Kozbial Posadas, violinJohn T. Posadas, violaWalter Haman, celloViktor Valkov, piano

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