Violinist

Journey through the expressive lens of the string quartet! Grażyna Bacewicz’s Quartet for Four Violins opens the program with a lively and modern twist on traditional form. Bedřich Smetana’s deeply personal From My Life quartet follows, blending romantic lyricism with Czech folk spirit. Beethoven’s luminous Harp quartet, nicknamed for its graceful, plucked passages, closes out the evening with warmth and elegance.  

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Quartets Through Time

Cincinnati Music Hall

From introspection to exhilaration, experience a rich tapestry of chamber music that bridges centuries and styles. The concert opens with J.S. Bach’s iconic Chaconne, arranged for two cellos — a powerful transformation of a solo Baroque classic into a rich dialogue. Martinů’s String Quartet No. 4 follows, bursting with rhythmic drive and modern energy. The evening concludes with Ravel’s mesmerizing Piano Trio, a dazzling display of color, nuance and French impressionism. 

Baroque And Beyond

Rossini always had a flair for the dramatic and his Duetto for Cello and Double Bass is no exception. The piece delights in depth of color, tone and richness, revealing witty melodies and soulful virtuosity. Fauré’s Piano Quartet is a passionate personal statement of the composer, evoking a more somber and serious mood throughout. Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 9, the third in his series of <Razumovsky/> quartets, oscillates between darkness and light while churning with emotional depth and innovative plays on harmony.

Romantic Strings

All three composers on this program took inspiration from folk music traditions. Eastern European Chassidic melodies inspired Schoenfeld’s Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano, highlighting the popular dance rhythms of klezmer music, while Babajanian’s dramatic and moody Piano Trio is rooted in the folk music of his native Armenia. The theme of Grieg’s astonishingly rich, and almost orchestral String Quartet, takes its inspiration from Norwegian folk tales and Hardanger fiddle music.

Violinist

Kun Dong

Events

Past events

Mar 3, 2026

Quartets Through Time · Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Jan 22, 2026

Baroque And Beyond · Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Piano Quintet No. 2 by Fauré

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Violin in String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor by

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Violin in String Quartet No. 4 by Martinů

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Violin in String Quartet No. 1, From My Life by Smetana

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

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