The Rooster and the Fox was a product of an ambitious collaboration between Chamber Music Amici and the talented Eugene composer and violinist Colin Pip Dixon during the COVID era. We are thrilled to present this meaningful piece for a live audience again. And of course, Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet will be a wonderful compliment to the program! PROGRAM Dmitri Shostakovich • Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57 Colin Pip Dixon • Chaucer’s The Rooster & The Fox: Sextet for Bassoon, Piano, String Quartet & Narrator MUSICIANS Eunhye Grace Choi, piano Lillie Manis, violin Steven Pologe, cello Sharon Schuman, violin Steve Vacchi, bassoon Arnaud Ghillebaert, viola NARRATOR Maclntyre Dixon The concert includes a pre-concert talk exploring the lives and works of the composers and a free post-concert dessert reception to connect with the performers and fellow music enthusiasts. About Chamber Music Amici: Chamber Music Amici builds community through exceptional music performances, bringing together local and visiting musicians to inspire audiences and make chamber music accessible to all.