This program brings together three landmark works, each a defining moment in its composer’s journey. Mozart’s Sonata in E minor for Violin and Piano, K. 304, offers a striking blend of lyricism and drama, balancing elegance with depth. Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2, written during World War II and at the midpoint of his life, stands at the center of the piano trio repertoire — an intense and haunting testament to the human spirit. Closing the program, Schubert’s final trio, completed near the end of his short life, is a work of sweeping grandeur and profound beauty. These chamber music powerhouses illuminate a journey of passion, perseverance, and profound expression.

Program: Mozart Sonata in E minor for Violin and Piano, K. 304 (1778); Shostakovich Trio No. 2 in E minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 67 (1944); Schubert Trio No. 2 in E-flat major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, D. 929 (1827)

Artist Roster: Wu Han, piano; Benjamin Beilman, violin; David Finckel, cello

Estimated Runtime: 1 hour and 40 minutes with one intermission

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