The Tales Of E.t.a. Hoffmann

Event Details

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the death of the influential and whimsical 19th century Viennese storyteller, with music by Schumann, Tchaikovsky and Hoffmann himself.

Featuring pianists Angela Park and Vanessa Yu, choreographer Pia Bouman, music broadcaster and storyteller Tom Allen, violinist Hannah Corbett and cellist Brendan Rogers. 

Curated by Larry Beckwith

COVID PROTOCOLS
We will be requiring proof of vaccination at our in person concerts. We ask that all audience and staff be masked throughout the performances.

Featured Program

Presented in three parts:

I Piano Trio in E Major, AV. 52 by E.T.A. Hoffmann
II Kreisleriana, op. 16 by Robert Schumann, with readings from Hoffmann’s writing by Tom Allen
III Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky for piano 4 hands, and conversation with Tom Allen and Pia Bouman on the magic and meaning of The Nutcracker.

Please note the 7:00PM concert start time