This sweeping, bold program of music that highlights the modern string quartet includes the endearing folk music of Armenia and the captivating soundscapes of Paul Wiancko and Julia Wolfe, and will culminate in the extraordinary and haunting first quartet by Leoš Janáček.

Program:

Komitas arr. Aslamazyan - selections from 14 Armenian Folk Songs (arr. 1950)

Dear Shogher Festive Song Red Shawl Echmiadzin Dance Song of the Little Partridge Paul Wiancko - selections from Lift

Julia Wolfe - Four Marys

Janáček quartet 1

This event is free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted in support of the Museum’s ongoing cultural programming and community days. Registration is recommended.

https://driehausmuseum.org/programs/detail/third-wednesday-kontras-quartet