Event
Schumann’s Piano Quintet
Naples Philharmonic Sypert Salon Chamber Music
Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic
Javier Perianes, piano
Haydn — String Quartet, Op. 60, No. 3, “Emperor”
Schumann — Piano Quintet
Music that later became the national anthem of Austria-Hungary and Robert Schumann’s most popular chamber work will be featured on this program performed by Spanish pianist Javier Perianes and musicians of the Naples Philharmonic.
The program opens in grand fashion with Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet, Op. 60, No. 3, “Emperor,” often hailed as a quintessential example of string scoring. Nicknamed “Emperor” (or Kaiser), the quartet’s second movement is a set of variations on Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser (God Save Emperor Francis), an anthem Haydn composed for Emperor Francis II that later became the national anthem of Austria.
Spanish pianist Javier Perianes, known for his energized performances in prestigious concert halls worldwide, will join musicians of the Naples Philharmonic to perform Schumann’s Piano Quintet. This Romantic-era masterpiece is filled with captivating melodies and intricate harmonies that are passed between a piano and a string quartet. Schumann’s Piano Quintet remains a favorite in the chamber music repertoire, celebrated for its emotional depth and innovative structure.
The Sypert Salon Series is generously sponsored by Drs. George Sypert and Joy Arpin.
Naples Philharmonic
Naples Philharmonic
Founded in 1982, the Naples Philharmonic normally performs over 140 orchestral and chamber concerts, as well as opera and ballet, education, community and special event concerts from September through June each year.
Meet the Musicians
Alexander Shelley
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Jack Everly
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James Ehnes
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Manuel López-Gómez
Associate Conductor Meet Manuel
Alvin Ho
Assistant Conductor Meet Alvin
Javier Perianes
Javier Perianes
The international career of pianist Javier Perianes has led him to perform in the most prestigious concert halls with some of the world’s foremost orchestras and celebrated conductors such as Daniel Barenboim, Charles Dutoit, Zubin Mehta and Klaus Mäkelä, among others.
Perianes frequently appears in recitals across the globe. A natural and keen chamber musician, he regularly collaborates with violist Tabea Zimmermann and the Quiroga Quartet and appears at festivals such as the BBC Proms, Lucerne, Ravinia and others.
Career highlights have included concerts with Wiener Philharmoniker, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, London Philharmonic Orchestra and New York Philharmonic, among others.
Recording exclusively for Harmonia Mundi, Perianes has developed a diverse discography ranging from Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Schubert to Chopin, Debussy and Ravel. His most recent albums include Jeux de Miroirs, an exploration of Ravel’s work, and Cantilena, a celebration of music from Spain and Latin America.
Perianes was awarded the National Music Prize in 2012 by the Ministry of Culture of Spain and named Artist of the Year at the International Classical Music Awards in 2019.
