The Hobart Trio is a chamber ensemble in residence at William Paterson University. The piano trio was founded in 2015 and regularly appears on academic and community concert series. It is comprised of highly accomplished musicians who are on the faculty at WPU: Kathleen Butler-Hopkins, violin, Joseph Kimura, cello, and Soyeon Park, piano. Individually, they have performed as soloists and with orchestras on National Public Radio, throughout Europe and the United States, including Alaska's Arctic Chamber Orchestra, the Opera Orchestra of New York at Carnegie Hall, and on Broadway. The trio's repertoire encompasses the classics and works by contemporary composers. The Hobart Trio takes its name from the 24th U.S. vice president, Garret A. Hobart, whose former home is a centerpiece on the University's campus. 

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PROGRAM

Five Pieces Dmitri Shostakovich
(1906-1975)

I. Prelude
IV. Waltz

The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Astor Piazzolla
(1921-1992)
Arr. José Bragato

1. Primavera Porteña (Spring)
2. Verano Porteño (Summer)
3. Otoño Porteño (Autumn)
4. Invierno Porteño (Winter)

INTERMISSION

Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8 Johannes Brahms
(1833-1897)

I. Allegro con brio – Tranquillo –
In tempo ma sempre sostenuto

II. Scherzo: Allegro molto – Meno allegro – Tempo primo
III. Adagio
IV. Finale: Allegro