Three of Beethoven’s most consequential works encompassing three different chamber music genres and wildly contrasting landscapes are dramatically juxtaposed in one exciting evening.

Working in reverse order and affirming the broad, pivotal stylistic changes afoot, the expansive, soaring “Archduke” Trio will feature Bucknell piano professor Qing Jiang, UMD cello professor Eric Kutz, and David Salness, violinist and Director of Chamber Music Activities in the School of Music.

Xiang Gao is recognized as one of the world's most successful performing artists of his generation from the People's Republic of China. His musical integrity and virtuoso technique have gained accolades from audiences and reviewers around the world, and he has performed for many world leaders. Most recently, Gao was a featured soloist performing for the Chinese President Hu JinTao and the visiting King Carlos I of Spain.

The Civic Leadership Awards were established to recognize, honor and promote outstanding community leadership in Prince George's County, Maryland. The Awards salute individual servant leaders who work tirelessly to enhance the quality of life in the county. These community guardians steadfastly commit and dedicate themselves in service to Prince George's County and its residents. The Awards reception provides an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of honorees and County's nonprofit sector.

Itamar Rabinovich, former Israeli ambassador to the US, president of the Israel Institute, and emeritus professor at Tel Aviv University presents a lecture.