The Sullivan County Chamber Orchestra (SCCO) returns this weekend with a spring concert that promises to weave a rich sonic experience through masterful chamber music. Aptly titled Tapestry of Sound and Harmony, the concert will take place Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Monticello, and Saturday, April 26 at 3 p.m. at the Reform Presbyterian Church in White Lake.
Artistic Director Andrew Trombley describes the program as a showcase of musical depth and lyrical beauty, centered around the works of Schubert and Dvořák. At the heart of the evening lies Schubert’s Rosamunde string quartet, a lesser-known gem that reveals the composer’s gift for weaving rich textures and subtle counterpoint.
“This quartet is one of the finest examples of Schubert’s mastery of inner voices and counterpoint,” Trombley said. “The interplay between the viola, second violin, and cello creates a sonic tapestry that envelops the listener.”
Balancing the grandeur of Rosamunde, the program will also feature selections from Dvořák’s Cypresses, a series of lyrical miniatures originally written as love songs. Violinist Joseph Suk later arranged these into expressive chamber pieces that provide what Trombley calls “musical truffles” — small, intricate works rich in emotional color.
The performance ensemble includes not only seasoned collaborators but also musical partners in life, bringing an added layer of connection and honesty to the stage. Trombley emphasized that this chemistry helps accelerate the artistic process and elevates the performance.
“Chamber music is about communication — through gesture, glance, and breath,” he said. “There’s no conductor. Just trust.”
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