In a harmonious embrace of history and melody, Classical WSMR 89.1 and 103.9 beckon you to immerse yourself in the sublime tapestry of Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s exquisite creation: the resplendent Piano Concerto No. 5 in A-flat, Op. 113. This mesmerizing auditory voyage is slated for the evening of August 30, 2023.
Shrouded in a veil of relative obscurity, Hummel’s fifth and final piano concerto occupies a place of intrigue within his repertoire, concealing its essence behind the mysteries of time. Published during his lifetime, the Opus 113 concerto, conceived in the year 1827, emanates from the genius of one of early-nineteenth century Europe’s most revered composers.
A testament to the symbiosis of artistry and history, the Piano Concerto No. 5 stands as a testament to Hummel’s ingenuity. This opus, a pinnacle of late Viennese classicism, not only marks one of Hummel’s final grand compositions but also captures the essence of an era poised on the precipice of transformation.
Within the delicate embrace of its harmonies, listeners are invited to traverse the ebb and flow of emotion interwoven into the very fabric of this concerto. This evocative journey commences at 7 PM, a time that promises to be replete with enchantment, as Classical WSMR 89.1 and 103.9 kindle the resonance of Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s timeless opus through the Evening Masterwork series.
Allow the dulcet strains of the Piano Concerto No. 5 to envelop your senses and transport you to a realm where history converges with melody, where the ethereal notes of a piano capture the essence of a composer’s soul, and where the shared experience of music binds generations in its spellbinding embrace.
