For centuries, Venice has inspired artists with its beauty and vibrant culture.

For composers like Vanhal and Mysliveček, the city offered a gateway into Italian musical life at the turn of the 19th century. It was also during this period that the double bass emerged as a true solo and chamber instrument, thanks in no small part to the virtuosity of Venetian-born Domenico Dragonetti.

This program explores the expressive possibilities of an unusual trio: violin, cello, and double bass. Through the elegant voices of Mysliveček in Venice, and Albrechtsberger and Michael Haydn in Vienna, we hear the bass in a bold new role—no longer just foundational, but lyrical, agile, and expressive.

The result is a rich sound world where classical style meets daring invention, redefining the boundaries of chamber music.

$50 General Public
$40 Gallery & Tafelmusik Members

Registration required. Includes gallery admission.

Cristina Zacharias, violin
Margaret Gay, cello
Jussif Barakat Martínez, double bass

CABIN Opens: 5 pm
Last Seating: 7 pm

Discover the charm of Venice through the eyes of  James Wilson Morrice. This exhibition showcases his luminous, intimate portrayals of the city’s canals and piazzas, capturing its timeless beauty with poetic brushwork and quiet elegance.

Free with concert registration.

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