On the eve of the opening of the 12th edition of VERÃO CLÁSSICO, it was with profound sadness that we received the news of the sudden passing of Professor Stephan Picard. It is difficult to find words that can truly express the magnitude of this loss.

Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809)
Piano Trio N. 39, Hob. XV:25 
1. Andante
2. Poco adagio
3. Finale. Rondo in the Gypsy’s style. Presto

Gioachino Rossini (1792 – 1868)
Duetto for Cello and Double Bass
1. Allegro
2. Andante Molto
3. Allegro

Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924)
Canzoni Da Camera
1. Sole e amore
2. Terra e mare
3. E l’uccellino

“In quelle trine morbide”, ária da ópera
“Manon Lescaut”

Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901)
Romanze Da Camera
1. Deh, pietoso, oh Addolorata
2. Stornello 
3. Brindisi 

Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847)
Piano Trio N. 1, Opus 49

1. Molto Allegro agitato
2. Andante con moto tranquillo 
3. Scherzo. Leggiero e vivace 
4. Finale. Allegro assai appassionato