Romantic Masterworks: Mendelssohn, Schubert and Brahms

National Chamber Ensemble opens its 20th Anniversary Season with an evening of Romantic masterworks performed by a stellar ensemble of musicians and acclaimed soprano Karin Paludan. The program showcases three beloved composers with Schubert’s spellbinding song "Shepherd on a Rock," Mendelssohn’s glorious Piano Trio in D minor, and Brahms’ dramatic Piano Quartet in G minor. The concert weaves together chamber music and vocal selections that highlight the beauty, passion, and elegance of the Romantic era, offering an inspiring start to the milestone season.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Venue: Gunston Arts Center - Theater 1, Arlington, VA.

Program: Schubert – "Shepherd on a Rock"; Mendelssohn – Piano Trio in D minor; Brahms – Piano Quartet in G minor.

Performers: Carlos Cesar Rodriguez (piano), Leo Sushansky (artistic director and violin), Uri Wassertzug (viola), Steven Honigberg (cello), Karin Paludan (soprano).

Tickets: Price not available. Season tickets for the 20th season are on sale now; individual concert ticket information is not provided in the listing.

Run time: Not specified.

Ages: Not specified.

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Note: This concert is part of the National Chamber Ensemble’s 20th Anniversary Season, which runs from November 2026 through June 2027.