Pale Yellow, for piano trio

American composer Jennifer Higdon wrote Pale Yellow and Fiery Red for her Piano Trio No. 1, which premiered July 15, 2003. Of the trio, Higdon wrote:

“Can music reflect colors and can colors be reflected in music? I have always been fascinated with the connection between painting and music. In my composing, I often picture colors as if I were spreading them on a canvas, except I do so with melodies, harmonies and through the instruments themselves. The colors that I have chosen in both movement titles of the Piano Trio and in the music itself reflect very different moods and energy levels, which I find fascinating, as it begs the question, can colors actually convey a mood?”

Preview Pale Yellow and hear its pastoral and meditative spirit for yourself!

Plus, at intermission (halftime) we’ll spend 10 minutes interviewing our guest artists who just performed. You’ll get in their heads and learn so much about the music you just heard.

With tickets starting at just $30, experience Beethoven’s passionate masterpieces with some of the world’s most famous and accomplished musicians bringing his music to life! See you at the concert!