Violist and composer Rebecca Clarke enjoyed an international career as a viola virtuoso. Prior to fame as a soloist, she was one of the first women admitted to a professional orchestra in Britain. She would continue to break down barriers for the remainder of her career. Early on, she published compositions under a conspicuously male pseudonym, as opportunities for women in the male-dominated field were few to none.

Her music presents a truly original voice, and the Piano Trio (1921) heard tonight is a passionate testament to her genius.

Rebecca Clarke is featured on the 2020 WWCMF Poster in a reimagined portrait by Seattle design firm, Modern Dog.

Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979)

PIANO TRIO IN E FLAT MINOR (1921)

I. Moderato ma appassionato

II. Andante molto semplice

III. Allegro vigoroso

Artists: Laura Metcalf, cello; Thomas Rosenkranz, piano; Maria Sampen, violin — Maria Sampen is the Winter 2020 Susan Monahan & Mark Brucks Artist-in-Residence.