The Viano String Quartet

This program traces the evolution of the string quartet, from classical elegance to modern complexity. It opens with Haydn’s Quartet in D Major, a lively and inventive work by the “father” of the string quartet, whose wit and mastery of form define the genre. Next is Mendelssohn’s Quartet in D Major, blending lyrical beauty with energetic drive and showcasing the composer’s Romantic expressiveness. Webern’s Langsamer Satz offers lush, expressive ...