Sonata #2 for Viola de gama (or Cello) by J.S. Bach

Performed by Nina Gordon, cello, and Joy Doran, harpsichord

Bach’s Sonata #2 was scheduled to be performed by President Myers and Professor Nina Gordon at the July opening concert of the Second Annual Illinois Wesleyan University Chamber Music Camp. Instructor Joy Doran, a close friend of the Myers family who joins in today’s performance, proposed participation in the concert to President Myers, who was an enthusiastic supporter of the summer chamber music program.

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The music in the Video in Celebration of Minor Myers, jr. is the Third Movement of the Symphony in A Major {"Italian"}, 1833-34 revised version, by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. The Symphony is performed by Ensemble TACTUS, with Professor Steven Eggleston conducting, and appears on the 1999 world premiere recording, "Mendelssohn Rediscovered" which was produced by NOViTAS Records, a University venture initiated and supported by President Myers. This version of the Symphony also was performed at an Illinois Wesleyan University-sponsored Mendelssohn Festival in 1997.

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Sonata in E Minor (IX) by Frederick II

Performed by William West, traverso; Carol Churukian, harpischord; and Nina Gordon, violoncello

Frederick the Great’s Sonata in E Minor was performed by Professor William West with accompaniment by President Myers at the 1997 Chicago Humanities Festival, where the president delivered a paper on multitalented "Renaissance Men and Women." Upon their arrival they learned a harpsichord was not available, so President Myers improvised on the piano. Professor Gordon and Instructor Carol Churukian join in today’s performance.

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Trio in E-Flat for Clarinet, viola and Piano K 498 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Performed by Williams West, piano; Roger Garrett clarinet; and Nina Gordon, cello

The Mozart Trio was described by President Myers as a "true gem" of the chamber music literature when he shared his knowledge and interest in the piece with Professor Roger Garrett, who was scheduled to perform it with Professor West at a recital. President Myers also revealed that he was practicing the piece on his harpsichord and hoped to play it sometime. Professors West and Gordon join in today’s performance.

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The members of the Student String Quartet are Emily Meyer ’04, violin; Molly Doran ’07, violin; Johanna Wiesbrock ’05, viola; and Andrew Hesse ’06, cello.

Sincere appreciation goes to Mario Pelusi, Director of the School of Music, for guidance in arranging the musical selections. Additional thanks are offered to the student stage assistants.