Three short works—a set of neo-Dadaist miniatures, a piece inspired by the Japanese art of “finding beauty in the cracks,” and a lively neoclassical caprice—set the scene for The Carnival of the Animals, a truly delightful menagerie! Famous for its gorgeous “Swan” movement, there’s much more to explore in this evocative masterpiece filled with flights of musical fancy, puppetry, and dance (courtesy of arts innovator Robin VanLear and Inlet Dance Theatre).

GYÖRGY LIGETI Six Bagatelles

SALINA FISHER Kintsugi for Piano Trio

LUKAS FOSS Capriccio for Cello and Piano

CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS The Carnival of the Animals

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Denis Savelyev, flute

Cynthia Koledo Dealmedia, oboe

Ben Chen and Franklin Cohen, clarinet

Andrew Brady, bassoon

William Caballero, horn

Diana Cohen and Itamar Zorman, violin

Maiya Papach, viola

Nicholas Canellakis and Zlatomir Fung, cello

Derek Zadinsky, bass

Roman Rabinovich and Orion Weiss, piano

Marc Damoulakis, percussion

Vist the ChamberFest website for details about all of the festival concerts: chamberfestcleveland.com/lightness-of-being/