WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience the lush textures and sweeping lyricism of The Power of Six, an unforgettable evening of chamber music featuring two masterful string sextets that showcase the full emotional and sonic depth of six instruments in perfect conversation.
The program opens with Reinhold Glière’s infrequently performed Sextet No. 3 in C Major, a remarkable work of dazzling warmth, charm, and late-Romantic elegance. Brimming with melodic richness and vibrant color, Glière’s sextet invites listeners into a world where graceful introspection and bold musical interplay coexist.
At the heart of the concert is the Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18 by Johannes Brahms — a cornerstone of the chamber repertoire. With its sweeping themes, radiant harmonies, and emotional breadth, Brahms’ sextet is both intimate and grand, a portrait of youthful passion refined by the hand of a master.
Join us for The Power of Six, and be swept away by the richness, resonance, and emotional power that only a string sextet can deliver.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Violinist Steven Moeckel has engaged audiences and critics worldwide with his effortless virtuosity, vivid characterization, and uncanny ability to capture the very essence of a work. As a collaborative artist, he has performed with Leon Fleisher and Menahem Pressler at Chicago’s Ravinia Festival and frequently appears in concert with William Wolfram.
Violinist Tessa Gotman Bock is a member of the Phoenix Symphony and has previously served as Concertmaster of the Scottsdale Arts Orchestra. During the past few seasons, she has become a vital creative contributor to the Chamber @ Ravenscroft series.
Violist Nancy Buck has performed chamber music in prominent venues across the United States, and in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and New Zealand. She currently serves as Co-Artistic Director of the Chamber @ Ravenscroft series.
Mark Deatherage is Acting Principal Viola in the Phoenix Symphony and has performed previously with many midwest orchestras, including the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.
Cellist Ryan Murphy has soloed with the Cleveland Orchestra and Detroit Symphony and has performed with the Canton Symphony, Juilliard Centennial Orchestra, National Philharmonic, and San Antonio Symphony.
Bridget Pasker serves the Phoenix Symphony as its Associate Principal cellist. A graduate of The Juilliard School and San Francisco Conservatory of Music, she was formerly a member of the Thalea Quartet, with which she performed in France and across North America.
