On September 25, the music of Hugo Kauder will resonate through Paliesius Manor—a composer whose work bridges the Viennese musical tradition, the historical turning points of the 20th century, and a deep devotion to early music. During the concert, American performers Karen Bentley Pollick and Daniel Glover will present Kauder’s chamber works, revealing the composer’s ability to weave traditional musical language into a distinct, highly individual sound.

Hugo Kauder was born in Austria, in the town of Tobičau (now Tovačov, Czech Republic), and relocated to Vienna in 1905. Initially studying engineering, he soon immersed himself in early music. Between 1907 and 1911, Kauder played in the Vienna Tonkünstler Orchestra—first on the violin, and later on the viola. He was not only a prolific creator but also a dedicated active musician: he authored over 200 works, including five symphonies, nineteen string quartets, a wealth of vocal compositions, the opera “Merlin,” and various treatises on music theory.

Kauder’s life was deeply intertwined with the dramatic sweep of 20th-century European history. Following Nazi Germany’s annexation of Austria, the composer fled to the Netherlands, then to Great Britain, and in 1940 arrived in New York, where he taught composition and music theory, penned music criticism, and continued to compose. In 1928, he was awarded the City of Vienna Prize for Music, and his early works were published by “Universal Edition,” one of Europe’s most esteemed publishing houses. Today, his music is increasingly finding its way back into concert halls and recording studios, offering an opportunity to rediscover a composer whose creative journey spanned Viennese modernism, forced emigration, and a new life in America.

At Paliesius Manor, Kauder’s sonatas for violin, viola, and piano will take center stage. These works will invite listeners into an intimate dialogue of varied timbres: the clear and expressive ring of the violin, the richer, deeper voice of the viola, and the foundational harmony and rhythm crafted by the piano. In chamber music, every instrument becomes an equal partner in the conversation, demanding not only virtuosic technique but an innate ability to listen, to respond, and to unfold a shared musical thought.

The performers also share a profound personal connection to this program. In 2025, Karen and Daniel recorded Kauder’s sonatas for violin and viola at Skywalker Ranch studio; therefore, the music resounding at Paliesius Manor is more than just a rediscovered repertoire—it is a living continuation of the artists’ ongoing work with Kauder’s oeuvre.

Karen Bentley Pollick is an American performer playing violin, viola, and piano, whose expansive repertoire embraces Baroque and contemporary music alongside jazz and the avant-garde. She has recorded works with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, and other ensembles. Her discography features five albums released by Toccata Classics, which have garnered eleven Global Music Awards. Among her most recent projects are recordings of concertos by Caucasian composers with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, as well as Kauder’s chamber music.

Daniel Glover is a pianist who has performed across 42 U.S. states and 28 countries in Europe, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. He studied under such pedagogues as Eugene List, Abbey Simon, and Jerome Lowentahl, and earned his master’s degree from the prestigious Juilliard School in New York, where he studied on scholarship. Glover’s repertoire includes over 80 concertos for piano and orchestra; he is a frequent orchestral soloist and has brought numerous world premieres to the stage.

Paliesius Manor will bring together two artists whose creative endeavors constantly gravitate toward less-explored repertoire, new discoveries, and a thoughtful dialogue between different musical epochs. Hugo Kauder’s sonatas will offer a chance to hear the echoes of the Viennese musical tradition—not as a museum artifact, but within a living chamber space, interpreted by modern performers, where every exquisite detail radiates.