Merida Trio to Perform Schubert, Beach, and Babadjanian at Rush Hour Concerts
CHICAGO — Classical music lovers are in for an intimate summer evening as the Merida Trio takes the stage for Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral on Tuesday, August 5 at 5:45 p.m. Presented by Classical Music Chicago, the program will feature piano trios by Franz Schubert, Amy Beach, and Arno Babadjanian.
The Merida Trio — Charlene Kluegel (violin), Jean Hatmaker (cello), and Katherine Petersen (piano) — will offer a 45-minute performance that blends well-known Romantic-era beauty with early 20th-century American lyricism and Armenian intensity.
The Program
- Franz Schubert – Piano Trio in B-flat major, D. 28
- Amy Beach – Piano Trio, Op. 150
- Arno Babadjanian – Piano Trio in F-sharp minor
The variety ensures audiences will experience a rich emotional and stylistic journey, from Schubert’s Viennese warmth to Beach’s pioneering American voice, and Babadjanian’s passionate, folk-infused harmonies.
A Summer Tradition in the City
Rush Hour Concerts bring the best of Chicago’s classical artists to the public every Tuesday evening from June through August at St. James Cathedral (65 E Huron Street, Chicago). Designed for both seasoned listeners and newcomers, these free 45-minute concerts encourage audiences to drop by after work and enjoy world-class performances without a long time commitment.
Doors for the August 5 concert open at 5:00 p.m., with a pre-talk at 5:15 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, the performance will also be streamed live via the Classical Music Chicago website.
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