She was a gifted composer in her own right, though, as was her lifelong friend, Johannes Brahms, and she often played her own works at her recitals, as was the custom. The Trio, Opus 17, was composed and published in 1846, when she was only twenty seven years old. It is a lyrical and romantic piece, reflecting the musical idioms that she and Robert shared with Chopin and Mendelssohn, and with Brahms. 40 E. Anapamu St. The public is cordially invited.
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The program opens with pianist Linde Romillo performing waltzes from Brahms' Opus 39, his Intermezzo Opus 118, No. 2, and his Rhapsody in G minor, Opus 79, No. 2. He will be accompanied by Ellen Riedel, piano. The program closes with a little-known, but outstanding work by Clara Schumann, her Piano Trio, Opus 17. It will be performed by Bernard Gondos, violin, Elaine Renner, cello, and John Sonquist, piano.