An evening of piano trios by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvořák, and Smetana—

where classical form meets rhythm, movement, and cultural memory.

Pianist Ian Scarfe is joined by Czech violinist Petr Mašek and cellist James Jaffe for a program that moves beyond the expected. While composers like Beethoven and Brahms are often associated with depth and intensity, this program reveals another side—music shaped by dance, energy, and a sense of play.

At the heart of the evening are works by Czech composers Dvořák and Smetana, whose music draws deeply from Central and Eastern European folk traditions. Lively rhythms, shifting moods, and rich melodic lines bring a sense of place and movement into the room—music that feels both intimate and alive.

Set in our close listening space, every gesture, phrase, and interaction unfolds just a few feet away.

Artists Petr Mašek, Violin