April 24, 2018
Antonín Dvořák: String Sextet in A major, Opus 48 Erwin Schulhoff: String Sextet (1924) Felix Mendelssohn: String Octet in E-flat major, Opus 20 The 18th visit by the wonderful Czech Pražák Quartet is combined with the first appearance by the Zemlinsky Quartet. The Pražák Quartet continues the Bohemian burnished string sound tradition, making it an … Continue reading Pražák & Zemlinsky Quartets
April 24, 2018
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet in F major, K590 Leoš Janáček: String Quartet No 1, “Kreutzer Sonata” Franz Schubert: String Quartet in G major, D887 Opus 161 Canadian superstar violinist James Ehnes brings his string quartet for his first visit with us. The “dream-team line-up”(Strings) of the Ehnes Quartet blends four renowned musicians: Ehnes and … Continue reading Ehnes Quartet
April 24, 2018
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in D minor, Opus 76 No 2, “Fifths” Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No 4 in D major, Opus 83 Johannes Brahms: String Quartet in A minor, Opus 51 No 2 This internationally acclaimed quartet is a perennial favourite with our audience. The group is regularly resident at Wigmore Hall, London, and … Continue reading Takács Quartet
April 24, 2018
Beethoven: Variations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen” from Die Zauberflöte for Cello and Piano, WoO 46 Schubert: Sonata for Viola and Piano in A minor, D821, “Arpeggione” Bottesini: Gran duo concertante for Violin, Bass, and Piano Schubert: Quintet for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass in A major, D667 Opus 114, “Trout” This mixed … Continue reading CMS of Lincoln Center “Trout“ Quintet
April 24, 2018
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat major, Opus 1 No 1 Franz Schubert: Piano Trio in B-flat major, D898 Opus 99 Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Trio in E minor, Opus 67 This returning ‘supergroup’ includes both artistic directors of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and current and former members of the Emerson String … Continue reading Han Finckel Setzer Trio
April 24, 2018
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Opus 13 György Ligeti: String Quartet No. 1, “Métamorphoses nocturnes” Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in C major, Opus 59 No 3, “Razumovsky” Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and adventurous repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has received international recognition as one of the finest … Continue reading Pacifica Quartet
April 11, 2017
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Trio for clarinet, viola & piano in E-flat major, K498 (“Kegelstatt”) Carl Maria von Weber: Quintet for clarinet & strings in B-flat major, Opus 34 Johannes Brahms: Quintet for piano & strings in F minor, Opus 34 A number of our highly acclaimed and regularly visiting CMS friends return, with the addition … Continue reading CMS Clarinet, Piano & Strings
April 11, 2017
Luigi Boccherini: String Quartet in C major, Op 2 No 6 Giuseppe Verdi: String Quartet in E minor Giacomo Puccini: “Chrysanthemums” Ottorino Respighi: String Quartet in D major It is a particular joy to welcome another young and distinctive quartet to our stage. Named for the small city that was home to the great stringed … Continue reading Quartetto di Cremona
April 11, 2017
Joseph Haydn: Piano Trio in B-flat major, Hob. XV/20 Arnold Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht, Opus 4 (arrangement) Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio No. 2 in C major, Opus 87 Formed in 1988, and playing their seventh concert for us, the Vienna Piano Trio is celebrated for its finesse, infectious exuberance, and tonal allure. The group has long … Continue reading Vienna Piano Trio
April 11, 2017
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quintet No 4 in G minor, K516 String Quintet No 5 in D major, K593 String Quintet No 6 in E-flat major, K614 Since their first appearance with us in 2008 we have experienced spirited music making on each visit by this dynamic Polish quartet. The Szymanowski Quartet joins forces with … Continue reading Szymanowski Quartet & Richard O’Neill, viola
