Presenting masterful string quartets by Boccherini, Haydn and Mozart in their socio-historical context, this program is focused around the musically enthusiastic and “cellistically” accomplished Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm, who was the nephew and successor of King Friedrich the Great. Baroque-Classical composer Luigi Boccherini was additionally a cellist; Haydn’s “The Bird” starts with a lovely cello tune; and Mozart’s last three string quartets, which include K.575 in D Major, were dedicated to Kaiser Friedrich. Join us for Quartet Night at the Gardens!
Boccherini: Quartet No. 6 in G Minor, Op. 24
Haydn: Quartet in C Major, Op. 20 No. 2 (“The Bird”)
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Mozart: Quartet in D Major, K. 575
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin
Andrew McIntosh, violin
Lindsey Strand-Polyak, viola
Michael Kaufman, cello
Gates open at 6:45 p.m. for complimentary wine & waters, teas & coffee in the Gardens · Intermission coffee & cookies · Meet the musicians after the concert
