Borodin Quartet

Sat, Nov 12, '05, 8 pm

Venue: First Congregational Church

Price: $42

Celebrating its 60th anniversary—cellist Valentin Berlinsky has been with the ensemble since its inception in Moscow and has personally selected his colleagues ever since—the Borodin Quartet is unquestionably one of the great music ensembles of our time. The world's longest-lived string quartet, the group has an unparalleled reputation and history, including an exceptionally large discography of award-winning recordings. A particular affinity with Russian repertoire was stimulated by the Borodin's early, close relationship with Dmitri Shostakovich, who personally worked with them on each of his quartets. "As technically perfect and emotionally satisfying as one could ever hope to hear" (The Guardian, London).

Program: Miaskovsky/String Quartet No. 13 in A minor, Op. 88; Shostakovich/String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49; Tchaikovsky/String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22

PATRON INFORMATION

Program Notes: Program notes are available online, click here.

Education and Community Events:
Sightlines event
Sat, Nov 12, 7-7:30 pm, First Congregational Church
For even more insight on the performance, be sure to join us prior to the recital in the First Congregational Church for a pre-concert talk with UC Berkeley musicologist William Quillen. (Please note this change from the previously announced speaker.) This Sightlines event is held from 7-7:30 p.m. and is free to all event ticket holders.

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