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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.

Generously sponsored by Alison and John Currie

“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
Nathan Ukens, 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 Waye, oboe, featured musician for Society for Chamber Music in Rochester
Earlier Event: February 15
Cabell, Conyers, and Brahm