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.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, at 1:00 pm
Four decades into a legendary Met career, tenor Plácido Domingo makes history singing the title role in Verdi's gripping political thriller, which is written for a baritone. [ more ]
Friday, February 12, 2010, at 7:30 pm
ND Music faculty violinist Carolyn Plummer joins the orchestra for a midwinter concert of romantic masterworks old and new. [ more ]
Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 2:30 pm
A concert in celebration of Junior Parents Weekend by the University of Notre Dame Bands, featuring the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Symponic Winds, and New Orleans Brass Band. [ more ]
