Faculty members Pamela Endsley, flute, Alice Rybak, piano and Susan McCullough, French horn performed as part of the Lamont Subscription Concert Series.

The recital began with a Sonata for flute and piano that was composed by Joseph Jonegen in 1924.

The piece is neo-classical in style and is a lively and engaging piece as it jumps from note to note in rapid shifts. It was played with a similarly engaging style by Endsley.

Endsley played the piece with great enthusiasm and was aided by Rybak on piano who gave the piece its life.

Rybak and Endsley’s styles and notes complimented one another.

The piece allowed for solos between the two musicians and then later they came together to form a unifying harmony.

The first half of the recital differed greatly from the second where the two artists were joined by McCullough on the French horn.

This second portion of the recital let the talents of these women shine through and it become all the more apparent.

The trio played Ballade, Pastorale, and Dance, a music ensemble composed by Eric Ewazen in 1992.

It combined the three instruments in such a way that it created a variety of moods and dynamics that played off the unique talents of the women. This was a truly moving piece.

In addition, the French horn really drew the audience into the dynamic of the ensemble. The combination of harmony and solo performance with the unique sound of the horn made the piece more substantial.

The combination of the flute, the piano, and the French horn, all played by extremely talented women, created a sound that was engaging and lively.

Endsley has been playing professionally since the age of 18, starting her career at the Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra and moving on to the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

Rybak is has performed internationally as well as with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

This is a talented group of women who have had, and continue to have, successful careers and teach at the Lamont School of Music.