Brentano String Quartet

Explore how composers put their distinctive mark on the string quartet. Mozart did it with forward-looking harmonies in one of his six dedicated to Haydn, but its wit and genial tone suggest the influence of the dedicatee. Ravel stressed color, melody, and rhythmic daring when composing his masterful String Quartet in F Major—one of his finest creations. Its two central movements are particularly noteworthy: The second evokes Javanese gamelan music and the third shimmers with vivid color. Part of: Chamber Sessions I Brentano String Quartet is also performing April 13. Performers Brentano String Quartet ·· Mark Steinberg, Violin ·· Serena Canin, Violin ·· Misha Amory, Viola ·· Nina Lee, Cello Program MOZART String Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 428 MATTHEW AUCOIN New Work (NY Premiere, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall) RAVEL String Quartet in F Major Part of Pre-Concert Talks Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM: Members of the Brentano String Quartet and composer Matthew Aucoin in conversation with Ara Guzelimian, Provost and Dean, The Juilliard School.