Program

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At the home of Patricia Stroh 

7077 Via Del Rio San Jose CA 95139 

Domenico Gabrielli (1651–1690): Seven Ricercari for Solo Cello (1689)

     1st Ricercar in g minor 

     3rd Ricercar in D major 

     7th Ricercar in d minor 

   Glenn Fisher, cello 

Julius Röntgen (1855–1932): Sonata #5 in b minor for Violoncello and Piano Op. 56 (1907) 

       I. Molto moderato 

      II. Allegro con moto 

     III. Poco andante, teneramente 

     IV. Molto passionato e vivace 

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Sonata #5 in D Major for Cello and Piano Op. 102 #2 (1815)

       I. Allegro con brio 

      II. Adagio con molto sentimento d’affetto 

     III. Allegro – Allegro fugato 

   Glenn Fisher, cello; Patricia Stroh, piano 

This program was organized by Glenn Fisher and Patricia Stroh.

We suggest you bring a flashlight and chair cushion.

A reception will follow the concert. 

Please bring a donation, finger food or a beverage

Glenn Fisher, cello, played chamber music with his family. He played in orchestra through college. He was principal cellist of the Peninsula Symphony for 20 years. His teachers include Gabor Reijto, Margaret Rowell, and currently Stephen Harrison. He enjoys chamber music, hiking, travel, and grandkids.

Patricia Stroh, piano, is originally from ChampaignUrbana, Illinois, and has degrees in music history from the University of Illinois and UC Berkeley, as well as a library degree from UCB. She has been Curator of the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies at San Jose State University since 1986. She is currently working on a book (a bibliographic guide to Beethoven’s piano sonatas) and occasionally finds time for her favorite pastimes, playing chamber music, hiking, and doing crossword puzzles. 

The next Soirée Musicale is Friday December 13, 2024