The Friday Noon Concert Series
presents
Left Bank Quartet
David Salness, violin
Sally McLain, violin
Katherine Murdock, viola
Eric Kutz, cello
Friday, October 7, 2022
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - RSVP required
(limited seating available)
Program
String Quartet in G minor, Op. 27 by Edvard Grieg (1843 – 1907)
I. Un poco Andante—Allegro molto ed agitato
II. Andantino—Allegro agitato
III. Allegro molto marcato
IV. Lento—Presto al Saltarello
About the artists:
These four musicians, with their diverse and colorful backgrounds, came together through the auspices of the Theater Chamber Players, and rather unexpectedly discovered the joys of a vibrant and enthusiastic collaboration. They have been The Left Bank Quartet since 1999, taking their name from the fact that the Kennedy Center, their first regular venue, is situated on the left bank of the Potomac River.
Their combined experiences include participation in the major festivals of the musical world — Aspen, Banff, Chautauqua, Marlboro, Mostly Mozart, Prussia Cove, Ravinia, Santa Fe, Spoleto and Yellow Barn, to name just a few. Their teaching experiences, collaborations, national and international tours, recital and concerto performances, and success in international competitions give this quartet a rich and varied tapestry as they weave their musical message.
The Left Bank Quartet’s repertoire encompasses an eclectic range, with quartets of composers such as Chavez, Crumb, Durkó, Dutilleux, Ginastera, Jalbert, Kirchner, Kurtág, Korngold, Ligeti, Meriläinen, Nancarrow and Revueltes augmenting the standard fare. Compositions written for and premiered by the quartet include Mark Wilson’s Time Variations (Capstone Records), and String Quartet No. 4 by Lawrence Moss, recently released on the Innova label. Gramophone Magazine’s review praised the composition for its “charm” and “dazzle,” stating, “Moss uses the instruments with idiomatic mastery, ranging from kittenish endearments to electric flashes of energy . . . played by the Left Bank Quartet with brilliant focus and timbral variety . . . ”
Lunch is available for members after the concert
