# Simone Dinnerstein, Lynn Harrell & Daniel Hope at Presidio Theatre, January 24, 2020

[New Century Chamber Orchestra](https://www.ncco.org/201920-season/set-iv-beethoven-in-the-presidio) presents [Simone Dinnerstein](http://www.simonedinnerstein.com/), [Lynn Harrell](http://www.lynnharrell.com/), & [Daniel Hope](http://danielhope.com/)  
[Presidio Theatre](https://www.presidiotheatre.org/)  
[99 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129 USA](http://maps.google.com/maps?q=99+Moraga+Ave,+San+Francisco,+CA+94129+USA&hl=en)  
7:30 PM, Friday, January 24, 2020

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[{{:2020:2020-01:20200124_DHH_Trio.jpg?300|Promo pic}}]


## Tentative Program

* Ludwig van Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No.2;
* Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 “Kreutzer”;
* Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1 

## Set One

All works tonight by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

[7:44 PM lights down, announcements from Philip Wilder]

### Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69

Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 (1808)

01. [7:47 PM] Allegro, ma non tanto
02. [7:57 PM] Scherzo. Allegro molto - Trio
03. [8:02 PM] Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace  
[work ends 8:10 PM]

### Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47

[8:13 PM; DH talks about the history of the Kreutzer]

Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 (1802–04) “Kreutzer”

01. [8:17 PM] Adagio sostenuto — Presto
02. [8:28 PM] Andante con variazioni
03. [8:42 PM] Finale. Presto  
[set ends 8:48 PM]

## Set Two: Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1

[9:07 PM lights down, introduction by DH]

Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1 (1795)

01. [9:10 PM] Allegro
02. [9:20 PM] Adagio cantabile
03. [9:27 PM] Scherzo. Allegro assai - Trio
04. [9:32 PM] Finale. Presto  
[set ends 9:39 PM]  
   
**Encore: "Beethoven"**
05. [9:40 PM] (unidentified tune \#1)  
[show ends 9:45 PM, all off after a few bows]


## Performers

* [Simone Dinnerstein](http://www.simonedinnerstein.com/): piano;
* [Lynn Harrell](http://www.lynnharrell.com/): cello;
* [Daniel Hope](http://danielhope.com/): violin.

## Notes

The Presidio Theatre was a slight disappointment: while it's been renovated and done up in the best anonymous modern style: great lighting, easy parking, comfy seats, etc; the overall impression I got was that it was devoid of personality and boringly similar to many other new performing arts venues. Will I go back? Sure! But I was hoping for something more distinctive. Baggage!

Anyways, the show was a delight. It certainly helped that I had my choice for best seats in the house in the second row! I'd love to hear more from this set of performers, but I fear this gig was a one-off to celebrate Beethoven's 250th Birthday. Not a bad way to celebrate!

Daniel Hope introduced the encore with a single word: "Beethoven!" Sounded to me like the middle, slow movement of one of the trios. Probably not a repeat of Op. 1, No. 1, Mvt 2 since that one came in at a trifle longer duration (assuming my timestamps are trustworthy data!).

A sad update: RIP Lynn Harrell, May 27, 2020. Here's his [NYT obit](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/arts/music/lynn-harrell-acclaimed-american-cellist-is-dead-at-76.html)

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