The music of Robert Schumann, one of the most literary of canonic composers, headlines this Salon program: the gorgeous song cycle “Dichterliebe” (Poet Love) and the dramatic Piano Quintet. Also featured is a Piano Quintet by little known composer Carl Frühling, a generation younger than Brahms.

Artists: Matthew Worth, baritone; Kyle Gilner, violin; Strauss Shi, violin; Carson Rick, viola; Juliette Herlin, cello, and—a special treat!—Salon Artistic Director and Founder, François Chouchan at the piano.

As always, the magic of this series is the combination of intimate musical performance, interactive education, and great food and drink! As musicological “co-host,” I offer some introductory remarks on the program and moderate the post-concert Q&A with the artists, champagne glass in hand!