Tonight’s performance is made possible by the generosity of Laura and Joe Maier.

Max Reger had the unfortunate habit of locking horns with music critics. He also did himself few favors by making statements like the following: “I can say with a clear conscience that of all living composers, I am perhaps the one who is most closely in touch with the great Masters of the past.” In the case of his Serenade in G, Op. 141a, he might not be far off. The piece owes a great deal to Beethoven, who also composed a serenade for this unique combination of instruments: flute, violin and viola. Rasa Vineyards will provide a luxurious acoustic in which to experience this wholly delightful work.

Max Reger (1873-1916)

Serenade in G Major, Op. 141a (1915) for flute, violin, and viola

I. Vivace

II. Larghetto

III. Presto

Artists: Sarah Brady, Timothy Christie, and Stephen Miahky.