Cal Performances | Chamber Music | American String Quartet with Menahem Pressler, piano

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American String Quartet
with Menahem Pressler, piano

The hallmark of the American String Quartet is a combination of brilliant individuality and impeccable ensemble playing that leaves listeners spellbound. With more than 30 years of artistic acclaim and a string of awards that began with the 1974 Naumburg and Coleman prizes, the American is secure in its status as one of the world's foremost string ensembles. Joining the group is Menahem Pressler, legendary pianist of the Beaux Arts Trio, who over a career spanning more than five decades has established himself among the world's most beloved musicians. "The finesse, the thoughtfulness, and depth of the performance could not be surpassed" (Berliner Morgenpost).

Patron Sponsors Dr. Philip D. and Shirley Schild

Program: Haydn/Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 64, No. 3; Berg/Quartet Op. 3; Dvorák/Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81

Program Notes
Program notes are available online. [PDF]

Sightlines
Sun, Apr 5, 2-2:30 pm, Hertz Hall
Pre-performance talk by Professor Beth Levy, UC Davis Department of Music. This Sightlines event is free to all event ticket holders.

Education/Community Events
Course with Osher Life Long Learning Institute
Apr 2, 3:30-5 pm, Room 150, University Hall
Emily Richmond, UC Berkeley
Cal Performances continues its partnership with the Osher Life Long Learning Institute with two courses, Talking about Classical Music and Talking about Dance, centered around performances on Cal Performances' 2008-09 season. Together with acclaimed scholars and artists, Robert Cole, director of Cal Performances, will host the following classes offered in conjunction with six concerts of music and six dance performances. Visit www.olli.berkeley.edu or call 510.642.9934 for more information and registration.

Flyer [pdf]