CPS Welcomes David Finckel, Wu Han and Philip Setzer as First Cania Family Visiting Artist

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The Inaugural Cania Family Visiting Artists, David Finkel, Wu Han, and Philip Setzer, will perform two all-Beethoven programs for CPS on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Hosmer Hall.

POTSDAM, NY (02/02/2016)(readMedia)-- Community Performance Series will present David Finckel, Wu Han and Philip Setzer in concert on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in the Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall. The trio will be the Inaugural Cania Family Visiting Artist to visit SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music.

Violinist Philip Setzer joined David Finckel and Wu Han, co-artistic directors of Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, to form a dynamic chamber music trio. Finckel and Han, who were named the 2012 Musicians of the Year by Musical America magazine, rank alongside Setzer among the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in the world today. Viewed as a trio which raises the bar for chamber music, Reichel Recommends stated that "they infuse their playing with lyricism and bring a broad palette of expressions to their interpretations."

The trio will showcase Beethoven's prowess as a composer, pianist and orchestrator with the performance of all six of his piano trios over the two concerts. These performances include two of Beethoven's most famous works: the "Trio in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1," also known as his "Ghost" trio, and his "Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97," also known as his "Archduke" trio.

The 2 p.m. concert program includes: Beethoven's "Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1, No. 1," his "Trio in C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3" and the "Trio in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1 ('Ghost')."

The 7:30 p.m. concert program includes: Beethoven's "Trio in G Major, Op. 1, No. 1," the "Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2" and his "Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 ('Archduke')."

Between the two concerts, a special period Austrian Viennese-themed dinner will be served on campus in Thatcher Hall for $25 per person. The dinner will feature favorites of Beethoven's time, including wiener schnitzel and Finnish pancakes.

Tickets and combo packages for the performances and the period Austrian Vienna-themed dinner are now on sale and can be purchased through the CPS Box Office, located in the lobby of SUNY Potsdam's new Performing Arts Center, or by calling (315) 267-227. Single tickets can be purchased at www.cpspotsdam.org or purchased in-person at Brick & Mortar Music in downtown Potsdam.

A 25 percent discount is available when purchasing tickets to three or more CPS Guest Artist Series events. Ticket prices differ depending on the event and location. Discounts are also available for senior citizens, all students and SUNY Potsdam faculty/staff.

For more information on the 2015-16 season and artists, visit www.cpspotsdam.org, check out the CPS Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cpspotsdam, or visit the CPS YouTube channel to explore artist videos.

CPS is a college-community partnership presenting world-class performing artists and arts education opportunities in Northern New York. This rich mixture of programming links communities, classrooms and audiences of all ages and preserves access to the performing arts for future generations. For more information, visit www.cpspotsdam.org.

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of only three arts campuses in the entire SUNY system. SUNY Potsdam's arts curriculum offers the full palette: music, theatre, dance, fine arts and creative writing. No matter the discipline, people from all backgrounds can find their creative compass at Potsdam, with myriad arts immersion experiences available for both campus and community.

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