Cellist

“We are so pleased to perform these sublime works of two often overlooked female composers, Dora Pejačević and Clara Schumann. They will be paired with a charming piano trio from Kreisler and a lyrical viola sonata of Brahms who famously had a close relationship with Clara Schumann.”

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### Event Description: Jupiter String Quartet with David Ying, Cello and Phillip Ying, Viola

**Date and Time:**  
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 7:30 PM CT

**Location:**  
Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

**Event Overview:**  
Join the acclaimed Jupiter String Quartet as they collaborate with distinguished musicians David Ying (cello) and Phillip Ying (viola) for an evening of remarkable string sextets. This special performance will feature a program anchored by one of Johannes Brahms’ most renowned chamber works, showcasing the ensemble's passion for both performance and education.

**Program Details:**
- **Richard Strauss:** String Sextet from *Capriccio*, Op. 85
- **Erwin Schulhoff:** String Sextet
- **Johannes Brahms:** String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 18

**About the Performers:**
- **Jupiter String Quartet:** Known for their dynamic performances and commitment to education, the Jupiter Quartet frequently collaborates with peer musicians and engages with future audiences through educational performances in schools and community centers. They have a busy masterclass schedule, working with young performers at prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University, Eastman School of Music, and the Aspen Music Festival.
  
- **Ying Quartet:** Gaining professional prominence in the early 1990s, the Ying Quartet is now quartet-in-residence at the Eastman School of Music. They are celebrated for their innovative approach to concert performance, which has taken them to renowned venues worldwide, including the White House. Violist Phillip Ying is a noted speaker and advocate for arts-in-education, while cellist David Ying, along with his wife, pianist Elinor Freer, directs the Skaneateles Festival, known for its adventurous programming.

**Ticket Information:**  
Tickets are not yet available. Please check the Krannert Center website for updates.

**Support the Arts:**  
Krannert Center extends deep gratitude to all Patron Sponsors and Corporate and Community Sponsors. If you believe in the life-affirming experiences that Krannert Center and the performing arts at Illinois make possible, please consider making a gift at [KrannertCenter.com/Give](http://KrannertCenter.com/Give) or [faa.illinois.edu/giving](http://faa.illinois.edu/giving).

**Contact Information:**  
For more details, visit the event page on the Krannert Center website.

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Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of classical music with the Jupiter String Quartet and the Ying Quartet at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

David Ying

Cellist

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 4, 2025

Jupiter String Quartet with David Ying, cello and Phillip Ying, viola · Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Past events

Nov 5, 2023

Clara and Dora · Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Aug 23, 2023

SummerFest · Kaufman Music Center

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