“Each concert is polished, thoroughly conscientious, and revelatory, and their skilled performances enhance the musical content.”
-East Bay Express, 6 March 1998

February 6, 2007

Appearing in their string quartet configuration, members of this accomplished consortium of local musicians present new music alongside classic masterworks, highlighting the ever-expanding continuum of chamber music. Tonight we will hear one of the revered late Beethoven quartets, Op. 131, teamed with three contemporary works inspired by this great piece.

Anna Presler (Violin)
Phyllis Kamrin (Violin, Viola)
Kurt Rhode (Viola)
Leighton Fong (Cello)

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BEETHOVEN and his LEGACY
Beethoven: String Quartet in c# minor, Op. 131
Bill Beck: Communion for String Quartet and Electronics
Sam Nichols: Variations for String Quartet
Yu-Hui Chang: Shadow Chase for String Quartet
(All but Beethoven commissioned by LCCE in 2003)

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