Today’s performance is in memory and appreciation of Dr. Betty Oberacker (1932-2024) who generously bequeathed her 1899 Steinway Model B grand piano to Congregation B’nai B’rith. Because of this bequest, Dr Oberacker will be listed as a member of CBB’s Children of the Covenant in perpetuity.

Sunday, June 29, 2025


Program

Dr. Pascal Salomon, piano

Nicole McKenzie, violin

Jakub Omsky, cello

Cantor Mark Childs

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Samuel Barber: Waltz from Souvenirs Op. 28

Lili Boulanger: Nocturne for Violin

Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 1, first movement

Maurice Ravel: Kaddish

Ernst Bloch: Nigun (from Three Pictures of Hassidic Life)

Robert Schumann: Fantasiestucke Op. 73

I - Zart und mit Ausdruck (Tender and with expression)

II - Lebhaft, leicht (Lively, light)

III - Rasch und mit Feuer (Quick and with fire)

Pascal Salomon: 7 Hebrew Songs (click here for translations)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio in C minor Op. 1 No.3, first movement