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Gloriously ‘Degenerate’ Wind Music

  • Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center at Nazareth University 4245 East Avenue Rochester, NY, 14618 United States (map)

Come early for the pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM—the music starts at 3:00! Students and kids get in free—just stop by the welcome table for admission.

“Despite fleeing antisemitism and political turmoil, German-Jewish composers Kahn and Horovitz became influential musical forces who transformed adversity into artistry. Their chamber works prove that small ensembles can express profound human experiences with remarkable intimacy.”
-Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Featured Musicians
Erik Behr, Oboe
Chiao-Wen Cheng, Piano
Michael Stevens, French Horn
Michael Wayne, Clarinet

Featured Repertoire
Horovitz: Clarinet Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano    
Carl Reinecke: Trio for Oboe, Horn and Piano
Robert Kahn: Serenade for Oboe, Horn and Piano    
Edouard Destenay: Trio in B minor for Piano, Oboe and Clarinet, Op.27         


Join us in person on 4/12/26! Can’t make it? A donation-supported online broadcast will be available later—we’ll email you the link when it’s ready.

Tickets purchased more than 7 days before the concert will be mailed to you. Buying within 7 days? We'll hold your tickets at the door for easy pickup!

Erik Behr, oboe, co-artistic director for Society for Chamber Music in Rochester
Chiao-Weng Cheng, piano, featured musician for Society for Chamber Music in Rochester
Michael Stevens, oboe, featured musician for Society for Chamber Music in Rochester
Michael Waye, oboe, featured musician for Society for Chamber Music in Rochester
Earlier Event: February 15
Cabell, Conyers, and Brahms