Friends, we have a special treat coming to our island’s beloved RIVAA Gallery, and it is one you will want on your calendar. This Sunday, November 16 at 3 PM, the gallery opens its doors for The Last Shall Be First, an afternoon of chamber music that reaches deep into the heart of the early nineteenth century.
A Program That Bridges Musical Eras
RIVAA Gallery Concerts is bringing us two remarkable artists:
- Aisslinn Nosky, violin
- Yi-heng Yang, fortepiano
Aisslinn, known widely as the dynamic concertmaster of The Handel and Haydn Society, joins the always brilliant Yi-heng Yang for a program that traces an inspiring arc through a changing musical world. We will hear Mendelssohn’s rarely performed arrangement of Bach’s powerful Chaconne for violin and piano, a work that carries centuries of musical thought within its structure. From there, the performers lead us into Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas Nos. 1 and 10, pieces that bookend the composer’s own artistic evolution.
This combination gives us a chance to listen step by step as form, expression, and musical storytelling began to shift into the modern era. It is the kind of program that invites us not only to listen, but to learn.
Event Details
What: The Last Shall Be First concert at RIVAA Gallery
When: Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 3 PM
Where: RIVAA Gallery
Who: Aisslinn Nosky, violin, and Yi-heng Yang, fortepiano
Why: To experience a rare and beautifully curated journey through early nineteenth century chamber music
Admission
The concert is open to all. There is no required fee. A suggested donation of 25 dollars for adults and 10 dollars for students and seniors helps support future programming and keeps the arts thriving in our community.
Neighbors, this is one of those moments when our small island invites us into something large, beautiful, and thoughtfully crafted. If you love classical music or simply want to enjoy a peaceful and meaningful Sunday afternoon surrounded by art, this event is for you.
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