Haydn’s world is wildly variegated, representing the quintessence of what the string quartet is able to offer, replete with intimacy, social interactions, great beauty, and excitement. In this special two-part concert, separated by a reception with complimentary food tastings, the “passionate, uninhibited, and spellbinding” (London Independent) Brentano Quartet illuminates the master’s six Op. 33 quartets, offering a dazzling array of imaginative, profound, witty, and mesmerizing inspirations.
Part I:
Haydn: Quartet in B Minor, Op. 33, No. 1
Haydn: Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2, The Joke
Haydn: Quartet in C Major, Op. 33, No. 3, The Bird
Part II:
Haydn: Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 4
Haydn: Quartet in G Major, Op. 33, No. 5
Haydn: Quartet in D Major, Op. 33, No. 6
This concert will be livestreamed for all to enjoy on a pay-what -you-wish basis at pcmsconcerts.org/concerts/livestreams
Brentano Quartet
Location
Benjamin Franklin Hall
419 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA