Gemütlichkeit is that hard-to-translate German word that suggests warmth, intimacy, and the feeling of being drawn into a shared space. It is in exactly this kind of setting that chamber music comes most fully to life.

This program begins in the devastatingly beautiful sound world of Mahler’s Rückert-Lieder, music of inward expression and extraordinary emotional depth. Brahms’s Two Songs for mezzo-soprano, viola, and piano carry that same sense of closeness into a more intimate and personal space. In the second half, Brahms’s G major Quintet opens the program outward, bringing a fuller sound, greater warmth, and a more celebratory sense of release.

In the spirit of Gemütlichkeit, we invite you to settle in, enjoy a drink, and experience this music together in an intimate setting.

Program

Gustav Mahler  —  Rückert-Lieder

Johannes Brahms  —  Two Songs for Mezzo-Soprano, Viola, and Piano, Op. 91

Johannes Brahms  —  String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 111

***Program and artists subject to change.

Chamber Connexions CCX

Chamber Connexions (CCX) aims to enrich San Antonio's cultural scene through the transformative power of chamber music. CCX presents exceptional concerts featuring world-class musicians, showcasing both traditional masterpieces and exciting new works collaborating with local and international artists. 

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