A Story, A Song

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Musicologist and composer Paul Epstein once described the four movements of Haydn’s “Lark” Quartet as “a story, a song, a dance, and a party,” capturing the vivid emotions and narratives that music can evoke. This season-opening program embodies that same spirit, with each piece reflecting profound stories and personal experiences. Golijov’s “Tenebrae” for String Quartet emerges from the composer’s encounter with contrasting realities, blending serenity with turbulence. Meanwhile, Brahms’ String Quartet Op. 51 No. 2 is deeply rooted in the life mottos shared between him and his close friend, the renowned violinist Joseph Joachim, offering an intimate glimpse into their enduring bond.

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1/16 Origins (Hayfield House) | GENERAL ADMISSION $20
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SATURDAY, August 31, 2024 at 7PM

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral
35 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

PROGRAM

Joseph Haydn: String Quartet, Op. 64, No. 5, “The Lark”
Osvaldo Golijov: Tenebrae for string quartet
Johannes Brahms: String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2

ARTISTS

John Vaida, violin
Arthur Moeller, violin
Amy Iwazumi, viola
Lisa Caravan, cello

This program is supported in part by the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.