Music: Sun Apr 14

Besides animal-themed solos by Unitarian composer Edvard Grieg and the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, this morning’s musical selections include one of Beethoven’s greatest chamber works performed by guest cellist Caleb van der Swaagh. To learn more about Caleb, visit calebvanderswaagh.com. Read on for programming details.

Centering Music: Caleb van der Swaagh, cello; Adam Kent, piano

Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2
                            Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto -- attacca -- Allegro fugato
                                                  Ludwig van Beethoven

Opening Music:
“Little Bird”, Op. 43, No. 4
                                                  Edvard Grieg

Offertory:
Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2
                          Allegro con brio
                                                 Beethoven

Interlude:
“The Swan” from Carnival of the Animals
                                                Camille Saint-Saëns

Postlude:
“The Elephant” from Carnival of the Animals
                                                 Saint-Saëns