UPEI Music Department Recital Series presents Fräulein Klarinette, January 26

UPEI clarinet professor Karem J. Simon will team up with Nova Scotian collaborative pianist Jennifer King in a recital of music for clarinet and piano on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Its title, Fräulein Klarinette, refers to the name affectionately given by Johannes Brahms to Richard Mühlfeld, whose exquisite musicianship and clarinet tone inspired Brahms to renege on his proposed retirement and write several chamber works for clarinet.

Brahms’ Sonata, Op. 120, No. 1 forms the centrepiece of this recital’s programming. It is among the most respected works of the clarinet repertoire and is remarkable in showcasing Brahms’ understanding of the technical and expressive elements of the clarinet. Other works by Louis Cahuzac, Ernest Chausson, Leonard Bernstein, and Adolf Schreiner will be performed.

UPEI is delighted to have Jennifer King return to its concert stage. She has established a career as a versatile pianist, equally comfortable in solo and chamber roles. In September of 2018, she was involved in the presentation of Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, and last January, she visited Charlottetown to perform music from her first solo CD, O Mistress Moon!

Tickets are $25, or $10 for students, and may be acquired at the admission’s desk the night of the recital.

The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.