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Mandelring Quartett

April 14, 2015

Franz Joseph Haydn Quartet in D Major, Opus 71 No.2 Berthhold Goldschmidt Quartet No.2 (1936) Johannes Brahms Quartet in C minor, Opus 51 No.1 For their eighth time, the Mandelring Quartett will grace our stage. Comprised of three Schmidt siblings – two violinists and a cellist – and their close friend, violist Roland Glass, they … Continue reading Mandelring Quartett »

Szymanowski Quartet

April 14, 2015

Wacław of Szamotuły Four Polish Renaissance Chorales Franz Joseph Haydn Quartet in E flat major, Opus 33, No. 2 “The Joke” Grazyna Bacewicz String Quartet No. 4 Antonín Dvořák Quartet in A flat, Opus 105 Since their first appearance with us in 2008, we have experienced spirited music-making by this dynamic quartet comprised of two … Continue reading Szymanowski Quartet »

Emerson String Quartet

April 14, 2015

Franz Joseph Haydn Quartet in C Major, Opus 76 No.3 ““Emperor”” Béla Bartók Quartet No.4 Sz.91 (1928) Antonin Dvořák Quartet in F major, Opus 96 “American” Formed in 1976 and based in New York City, the Emerson String Quartet has been our top returning ensemble because of their precise communication that only performers of such … Continue reading Emerson String Quartet »

Han, Finckel, Setzer Trio

April 14, 2015

Ludwig van Beethoven Piano trio in C Major, Opus 1 No.2 Dmitri Shostakovich Piano trio No.2 in E minor, Opus 67 Antonín Dvořák Piano trio in C minor, Opus 90 “Dumky” Cellist David Finckel, violinist Philip Setzer, and pianist Wu Han make as fine a piano trio as the world knows. Given their résumés, this … Continue reading Han, Finckel, Setzer Trio »

Trio Shaham Erez Wallfisch

April 14, 2015

We are pleased to welcome the Trio Shaham Erez Wallfisch for their North American premiere. Please join us to hear their great precision and glorious sound! Audiences have greeted Trio Shaham Erez Wallfisch with great enthusiasm, starting immediately after the musicians formed the trio in 2009. Shaham and Raphael Wallfisch played chamber music together at the 2009 … Continue reading Trio Shaham Erez Wallfisch »

Dover Quartet

April 14, 2015

Please join us in welcoming The Dover Quartet – dubbed as the young American string quartet of the moment by the New Yorker – to our stage for the first time! The Dover Quartet catapulted to international stardom following a stunning sweep of the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, becoming one of the most in-demand classical ensembles in … Continue reading Dover Quartet »

Pavel Haas Quartet

April 14, 2015

Sergei Prokofiev Quartet No.1 in B Minor, Opus 50 Ludwig van Beethoven Quartet in F minor, Opus 95 “Serioso” Béla Bartók Quartet No.5 Sz.102 After a three year absence, we are pleased to welcome back the Pavel Haas Quartet. Of the great younger quartets today, they are the only ones that continue the Czech tradition. … Continue reading Pavel Haas Quartet »

Octagon

Octagon

April 30, 2014

Ludwig Van Beethoven Septet for winds and strings in E flat major, Opus 20 Franz Schubert Octet for winds and strings in F major, D803 Led by Martin Beaver on violin, this Octet includes eminent Canadian musicians Rivka Golani on viola, James Campbell on clarinet, and Joel Quarrington on bass. Beaver led the Tokyo String … Continue reading Octagon »