THE ALEXANDER STRING QUARTET has performed in the major music capitals of five continents, securing its standing among the worlds premier ensembles over nearly three decades.
Widely admired for its interpretations of Beethoven, Mozart, and Shostakovich, the quartet has also established itself as an important advocate of new music through over 25 commissions and numerous premiere performances.They’re the first American string quartet, ever, to have won the London International String Quartet Competition, which they did by taking both the audience prize and the jury’s highest honor.
The Alexander String Quartet is a major artistic presence in its home base of San Francisco.
PROGRAM:
Mozart: String Quartet No. 22 in B-flat major, K. 589
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 4 in D major, Op. 83
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY APRIL 25th @ 8PM
Age Guidance: 16
Show Notes: 1 Intermission