Elixir Piano Trio
Back by popular demand!

JOSHUA TREE, CA - The dynamic Elixir Piano Trio, winner of the “Most Distinguished Musician Award” at the 2005 IBLA International Competition b Italy, performs both traditional and modern repertoire with classical, folk, and jazz influences. Concertizing nationally and internationally, the Trio has become instrumental in promoting works by modern composers and is known for its unique and exciting interpretations and passionate performances. Past performances have sold out, and this event is expected to quickly do the same.

The Trio’s evening concert will be performed at 8 p.m., Friday, April 9 at the Hi-Desert Cultural Center’s Blak Box Theatre. A no-host bar and concessions will be available. The concert program is as follows:

Trio in A minor (1914)
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
I. Modere
II. Pantoum
III. Passacaille
IV. Final

Cassandra’s Rockaby
Penka Kouneva (b. 1967)

INTERMISSION

Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, op. 32
Anton Arensky (1861-1906)
I. Alegro moderato
II. Scherzo: Alegro molto
III. Elegia: Adagio
IV. Finale: Alegro non troppo

The day before their virtually sold-out concert, the Trio will be presenting three masterclass concerts for children called “Music Through the Ages”. These classes will take place at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm on April 8th.

For more information and/or tickets, call the box office at 760.366.3777 to talk to a “real” person or visit www.hidesertculturalcenter.com using the new, easy to use Vendini ticketing system.