Program:
Beethoven String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Op. 130
Jörg Widmann String Quartet No. 8 (Beethoven-Study III)*
Cavatina - String Quartet No. 10 (Beethoven-Study V)*
Beethoven Grosse Fugue, Op. 133
*Commissioned by The Juilliard String Quartet
With unparalleled artistry and enduring vigor, the Juilliard String Quartet continues to inspire audiences around the world. Founded in 1946 and hailed by The Boston Globe as “the most important American quartet in history,” the ensemble draws on a deep and vital engagement to the classics, while embracing the mission of championing new works, a vibrant combination of the familiar and the daring. Each performance of the Juilliard String Quartet is a unique experience, bringing together the four members’ profound understanding, total commitment, and unceasing curiosity in sharing the wonders of the string quartet literature.
Areta Zhulla violin
Ronald Copes violin
Molly Carr viola
Astrid Schween cello