Known for bold, original performances that bridge cultures and genres, Bay Area–based Circadian String Quartet brings classical and contemporary works to life with clarity, intensity, and a spirit of discovery.
Performed by two violins, viola, and cello, their program, their program traces music shaped by memory and resilience—featuring the richly expressive Hugo Kauder, the vibrant and deeply human Pavel Haas, and the romantic lyricism of Anton Webern. Throughout, delightful klezmer interludes will uplift, surprise, and delight.
Don’t miss these immensely passionate musicians in a performance where artistry and tradition meet in a singular evening of urgent, intimate, and unforgettable chamber music.
The Program:
Hugo Kauder
String Quartet No. 2 (1924)
Ruhig fließend
Rasch und flüchtig
Sehr gemächlich
Der Heyser Bulgar (traditional klezmer)
Anton Webern
Langsamer Satz (1905)
Intermission
Der Gasn Nigun (traditional klezmer)
Pavel Haas
String Quartet No. 2, “From the Monkey Mountains”
Landscape
Coach, Coachman, and Horse
The Moon and I
A Wild Night