Concertante
Comprised of six core virtuoso string players who are all alumni of The Juilliard School, Concertante performs a program dedicated to string sextets by Martinu, Dvorák, and Tchaikovsky.
- Oct 8, 2008 at 7:30 PM
- Terrace Theater
- $38.00
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About the Program
"A cohesive and beautifully polished sound"--The New York Times
"Exceptional rising musicians...this buoyant chamber ensemble fills an important niche."
--The Washington Post
The new season begins with a Fortas first: an entire evening dedicated to string sextets. Comprised of six core virtuoso string players who are all alumni of The Juilliard School, Concertante has acquired an ardent following and numerous accolades over the past decade. The group's eclectic repertoire ranges from works by established masters to world-premiere commissions. For its Kennedy Center debut, Concertante will perform string sextets by Martinu and Dvorák, as well as Tchaikovsky's virtuosic "Souvenir de Florence." Program:
| MARTINU - String Sextet | |
DVORÁK - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48  | |
| TCHAIKOVSKY - String Sextet in D minor, "Souvenir de Florence" |
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Additional Resources
About the Kennedy Center Fortas Chamber Music Concerts Series
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