The Tokyo String Quartet has captivated audiences and critics alike since it was founded almost 40 years ago.
Regarded as one of the supreme chamber ensembles of the world, the Tokyo Quartet-Martin Beaver and Kikuei Ikeda (violins), Kazuhide Isomura (viola) and Clive Greensmith (cello)-has collaborated with a remarkable array of artists and composers, built a comprehensive catalogue of critically acclaimed recordings and established a distinguished teaching record. Performing over a hundred concerts worldwide each season, the Tokyo String Quartet has a devoted international following that includes the major capitals of the world and extends to all four corners, from Australia to Estonia to Scandinavia and the Far East.
"The Tokyo [String Quartet] is in a new era of musical power and finesse. The four players lavish tonal lustrousness and virtuosic ease." - The Los Angeles Times
Planned Program:
Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 168, D. 112
SCHUBERT
(1797-1828)
Allegro ma non troppo
Andante sostenuto
Menuetto: Allegro
Presto
Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114 (1939)
BARTÓK
(1880-1945)
Mestro; Vivance
Mestro; Marcia
Mestro; Burletta: Moderato
Mestro
INTERMISSION
Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1
MENDELSSOHN
(1809-1847)
Molto Allegro vivance
Menuetto: Un poco Allegretto
Andante espressivo ma con moto
Presto con brio
Program subject to change.
Penote Performers Hall
The Tokyo String Quartet will conduct a master class with students from the University of Notre Dame's Department of Music. This is an invitation only class.
Friday, December 4, 2009, at 1:00 pm
Set in ancient Egypt, Aida is both a heartbreaking love story and an epic drama full of spectacular crowd scenes. A cast of powerful voices and a grand production bring the story to life on the met stage (and on the HD screen). [ more ]
Friday, December 4, 2009, at 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 8:00 pm
From the stirring overture to the famous "Halleluja Chorus," Handel's noble music continues to thrill audiences all over the world. The Notre Dame Chorale and Chamber Orchestra bring to the work a freshness and spirited delivery that enliven the work's powerful imagery. [ more ]
Sunday, December 6, 2009, at 2:00 pm
This ensemble will light up your stage with an energy and excitement that will have the audiences firmly ensconced in the Christmas spirit and demanding encore after encore. [ more ]
The Ticket Office will be closed Thanksgiving week, Monday, November 23 through Sunday, November 29. It will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 12 pm. Ticket purchases are still available at any time online. [ more ]
Trio's and the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center have created a fantastic package that includes dinner at Trio's and tickets to the Stefon Harris & Blackout or Dianne Reeves performances. [ more ]
