It is a privilege to be preparing the Brahms piano quartet for a performance with beloved colleagues and friends, Tina, Anthony and Vadim. The slow movement is a true gem. From the dark, brooding landscape of c minor, Brahms transports us to e major and a world of serenity and beauty. As I prepare to perform this miraculous movement (which starts with a cello solo!) I am reminded of all that is good in life, even amidst the suffering of so many in the world.
                                                                                                                                     –Rosemary Elliott