Hailed as a “legend of the cello” by The New Yorker, Marcy Rosen joins forces with GRAMMY Award-winning violist Kim Kashkashian and the “invariably energetic” Catalyst Quartet (New York Times) for a rare performance of Erich Korngold’s Sextet in D Major—a work full of bustling energy and sweeping melodies. Against All Odds showcases music by composers who faced significant hardship and oppression during their lives.

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Catalyst Quartet Kim Kashkashian, viola Marcy Rosen, cello

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Catalyst Quartet closes the season with Beethoven’s Op. 132, one of the most profound works ever written for string quartet. Framed by music from composers who overcame immense obstacles, this program reflects on resilience, faith, and renewal. Beethoven’s late quartet—written after the composer fell seriously ill—speaks directly to endurance and transcendence, two themes echoed throughout the evening. Catalyst brings clarity, intensity, and contemporary perspective to this monumental score, offering a powerful conclusion to a season that explores Beethoven from every angle. This final concert affirms Beethoven’s enduring relevance and honors the boundless capacity of chamber music to speak across time.

Juana Inés de la Cruz

Events

Upcoming events

May 23, 2027

Catalyst Quartet · Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Past events

Feb 1, 2026

Catalyst Quartet Kim Kashkashian, viola Marcy Rosen, cello · Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

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