Immerse yourself in the exquisite harmonies and intricate melodies of the Danish String Quartet as they grace the stage of Hertz Hall on February 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm. This performance, a highlight of the Cal Performances 2024-25 Season, showcases the Quartet's unparalleled ability to blend complex contemporary works, ethereal soundscapes, sparkling Baroque arrangements, and earthy folk songs into a seamless musical journey.

The program for this captivating afternoon includes Caroline Shaw’s "Entr’acte," inspired by and paired with the Andante from Haydn's String Quartet in F major, Op. 77, No. 2. The Quartet will also delve into Stravinsky's "Three Pieces for String Quartet," and bring to life "Three Melodies" by 19th-century Irish harpist Turlough O’Carolan, including "Mabel Kelly," "Planxty Kelly," and "Carolan’s Quarrel with the Landlady." The emotional depth of the performance reaches its peak with Shostakovich’s intense and brooding "String Quartet No. 15, Op. 144," providing a profound counterbalance to the program's earlier works.

Praised by The New York Times for playing as if "joined on a single instrument, armed with four bows," the Danish String Quartet promises an afternoon of sublime music that transcends the boundaries of genre and era. Major support for this performance is provided by The Bernard Osher Foundation, ensuring that attendees experience a presentation of the highest caliber.

Tickets for this not-to-be-missed event start at $92, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale at noon on August 6. Join us at Hertz Hall for a musical exploration that celebrates the legacy and future of chamber music, courtesy of the Danish String Quartet's artful curation and unparalleled performance.

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Danish String Quartet

University of California, Berkeley

One of the finest contemporary Scandinavian quartets will perform a program of 18th, 19th, and 20th Century works by Haydn (Quartet in G Minor, Op. 20 no 3), Stravinsky (Three Pieces for String Quartet), Turlough O’Carolan (Three Melodies), Mozart (Divertimento in F Major, K. 138 in its string quartet arrangement), and Schubert (Quartet No. 15 in G Major, D. 887).

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