Experience “A Night at the Opera” with the award-winning Galvin Cello Quartet, where four cellos transform into an entire opera company. You'll hear the drama, passion, and unforgettable melodies of the world's greatest operas—from the bubbly overtures of Mozart to the fiery passion of Carmen. This program reimagines these grand theatrical works in an intimate setting, showcasing the cello's unique ability to sing and tell stories.

ARTISTS

Sydney Lee

James Baik

Haddon Kay

Luiz Fernando Venturelli

PROGRAM

“Summer” from The Four Seasons | Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) arr. James Barralet

Méditation from “Thais” | Jules Massenet (1842-1912) arr. Aurelien Sabouret

Overture from the Barber of Seville | Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) arr. Aurelian Sabouret

Feierliches Stücke |  Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Three Preludes | George Gershwin (1898-1937) | arr. Galvin Cello Quartet

15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

Overture from the Marriage of Fígaro | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) arr. Douglas B. Moore

Kinderszenen Robert Schumann | (1810-1856) Arr. Renaud Guieu

Overture to "Die Fledermaus" | Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) arr. Galvin Cello Quartet

Embark on a journey into the soul of the string quartet with the internationally renowned Ariel Quartet, known for their fiery and passionate performances. This concert explores the depths of musical expression, from the turbulent and grief-stricken final quartet of a romantic genius to the revolutionary, introspective, and ultimately transcendent world of one of Beethoven's last great works. It's an evening of profound emotion and sublime beauty.

Artists

• Alexandra Kazovsky, violin
• Gershon Gerchikov, violin
• Jan Gruning, viola
• Amit Even–Tov, cello

Program

• Mendelssohn: Quartet in F Minor, Opus 80
• Alban Berg: String Quartet, Op. 3
• Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet Op 132