DA CAMERA AT THE MENIL
Chiara String Quartet
Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 7:30 PM
The Menil Collection
| Korngold | String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 26 |
| Richard Lavenda | Quintet for Strings (world premiere) |
| Beethoven | String Quartet in No. 12 in C Major, Op. 59, No.3 |
Chiara String Quartet (Rebecca Fischer, violin; Julie Yoon, violin; Jonah Sirota, viola; Gregory Beaver, cello); Norman Fischer, cello
The Chiara Quartet has forged a new path for the string quartet.In the concert hall and in intimate galleries and clubs, the Chiara embraces a “no-holds-barred” approach (The Strad).
In Houston, the Quartet is joined by violinist Rebecca Fischer’s father, esteemed cellist Norman Fischer, in a world premiere by Shepherd School of Music composer Richard Lavenda.
The Menil Collection's lobby is transformed into an intimate concert venue for Da Camera's unique music series. Artistic Director Sarah Rothenberg frequently creates concert events for Menil Collection exhibitions, such as Hommage a Max Ernst: A Musical Collage, November 18.
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