### Event Description: ROCO Connections: Addio

**Date and Time:** Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM  
**Location:** Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - European Wing  
**Sponsored by:** Frost Bank

Join ROCO for an evening of musical innovation and heartfelt farewells with "ROCO Connections: Addio." This concert, set in the elegant European Wing of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, celebrates the evolution of the string quartet through the works of pioneering composers.

**Program Highlights:**

1. **Giuseppe Verdi: String Quartet in E minor**
   - II. Andantino
   - III. Prestissimo
   - IV. Scherzo fuga. Allegro assai mosso

2. **Maddalena Laura Lombardini Sirmen: String Quartet in E major, Op. 3, No. 6**
   - A remarkable piece by an 18th-century woman who significantly influenced the string quartet genre.

3. **Richard Danielpour: String Quartet No. 6 "Addio"**
   - This contemporary work uses the quartet as a metaphor for family, exploring themes of distance, time, and saying goodbye.

**Performing Artists:**
- **Scott St. John, violin**
- **Eva Burmeister, violin**
- **Sharon Wei, viola**
- **Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello**

Experience the beauty and emotional depth of these compositions, performed by a talented ensemble of musicians. This concert not only pays homage to the historical roots of the string quartet but also pushes the boundaries of the genre, making it a must-attend event for classical music enthusiasts.

**Venue Address:**
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston  
Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA  
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Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the convergence of tradition and innovation in the world of string quartets. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable musical journey.

ROCO Connections: Addio

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

ROCO Co-Principal Cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach leads her first Unchambered Series concert on March 2 at MATCH! This electric evening highlighting the textures of the cello will feature the Texas premiere of Kevin Puts‘ Arcana, originally written for and premiered by Alexis, along with works by Jessie Montgomery, Johannes Brahms, and J.S. Bach. This performance will also be livestreamed free on ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live.

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Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in String Quartet by Verdi

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Cello in Cello Suite No. 1 in G major by Bach

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Cello in Duo for Violin and Cello by Montgomery

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Cello in String Quartet No. 6 “Addio” by Danielpour

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