In honor of Allen Whear
Works from Linda Caitlin Smith, Haydn, Sirmen, J.S. Bach, and Mozart
Works for a String Quartet
The concert features pieces that mirror and reflect one another, from Bach’s Contrapunctus No. 6 to quartets by Haydn, Sirmen, and Mozart. Each work echoes elements of the others, highlighting the interconnectedness of these composers and how their influences shaped their pursuit of musical mastery.
Program
LINDA CATLIN SMITH As you pass a reflective surface
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Quartet for strings in E-flat major, Op. 9, No. 2, Hob. III:20
III. Adagio – Cantabile
IV. Allegro molto
MADDALENA LAURA SIRMEN String Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 3, No. 2
I. Andantino
II. Allegro
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH The Art of Fugue
6. Contrapunctus 6 a 4 in Stylo Francese
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART String Quartet No.13 in D minor, K.173
I. Allegro ma molto moderato
II. Andantino grazioso
III. Menuetto
IV. Allegro
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Join the Carmel Bach Festival for its 88th season—Dialogues—running July 12-26, 2025. Musicians will explore musical conversations across time via works such as Bach’s Mass in B Minor and The Art of the Fugue, Mozart’s Requiem and “Jupiter” symphony, Haydn’s “Harmoniemesse,” and featured works by Stravinsky and Jessie Montgomery. With 40 events to choose from, there is something for everyone! Browse the full season lineup, purchase tickets, and find information on free community events at www.bachfestival.org.
