From Baroque to Cinema

Journey through three centuries of music with CMC faculty celebrating the unique beauty of the piano trio — violin, cello, and piano. Begin with the elegance of Baroque and Classical trios, move through the rich harmonies of the Romantic era, and explore early 20th-century styles, including Latin and film music. The program will include works by Loeillet, Beethoven, Dvořák, Schoenfield, and arrangements of pieces by Piazzolla, Gershwin, Morricone, and Mancini. Alongside the performance, the concert will offer an educational experience: performers will share context and stories about the music, showing how the trio format evolved and why it remains such a beloved ensemble.

Featuring:

Monika Gruber, violin
Leo Baluk, cello
Matylda Rotkiewicz, piano

Sunday, November 8, 3–5pm
CMC Concert Hall
Free – RSVP here

Program – Selections from:

  • Jean-Baptiste Loeillet Trio Sonata in B minor
  • Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Trio in D major, Op. 70, No. 1, (“Ghost”)
  • Antonín Dvořák Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90, (“Dumky”)
  • Henry Mancini Moon River
  • Ira Gershwin Prelude No. 1 & 2
  • Ennio Morricone Cinema Paradiso
  • Astor Piazzolla Primavera Porteña
  • Paul Schoenfield Cafe Music

This performance is supported by a CMC Faculty Partnership Grant

Date / Time

Sunday, 
November 8, 2026
3:00 pm
 – 5:00 pm
Cost: Free

Type of Event

Performances

Location

CMC Concert Hall
544 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA 94110