Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence

CMF's Robert Mann Chamber Music Series continues with a world premiere by “astonishingly innovative” composer James Stephenson (Musical America); while he writes deftly “in all walks of the musical landscape,” his new quartet features trumpet and strings. Following intermission, Tchaikovsky remembers Italy — by way of Russia, of course — in an irresistible sextet for strings, his final contribution to chamber music.
Mozart: Trio in E-flat Major, “Kegelstatt”
James Stephenson: Love Notes for Trumpet and Strings (world premiere)
Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence