The celebrated Balourdet Quartet makes its eagerly anticipated San Francisco debut in a thrilling program that showcases their daring creativity and deep emotional range. Recognized internationally for their musical intimacy and willingness to take artistic risks, the Balourdet Quartet has received accolades such as the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant and Chamber Music America's 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award. With over 70 performances per season, recent highlights include debut appearances at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall, further establishing the quartet's presence on the global stage.
This captivating evening begins with Haydn's beloved "Lark" Quartet, known for its lyrical, soaring melodies and lighthearted charm. The program then moves to contemporary compositions: Strange Machines by Karim Al-Zand, a vivid work that challenges traditional notions of the string quartet, and Impossible Inventions by Paul Novak, a compelling new piece exploring themes of innovation and imagination. These works, commissioned by Chamber Music America and the Barlow Foundation, demonstrate the Balourdet's commitment to championing new music and pushing the boundaries of chamber music performance.
Concluding the program is Smetana's autobiographical quartet, From my Life, a deeply personal work that navigates themes of joy, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit. Each piece in this program highlights the quartet's artistry, precision, and collaborative spirit. Currently the Graduate Quartet in Residence at Indiana University's renowned Jacobs School of Music and recent graduates of the New England Conservatory's Professional String Quartet Program, the Balourdet Quartet continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
Presented in collaboration with Stanford University's Emerging String Quartet Program, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through both classical and contemporary chamber music.
$45 general admission, $60 reserved, $15 student.
Presented by Noe Music
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This captivating evening begins with Haydn's beloved "Lark" Quartet, known for its lyrical, soaring melodies and lighthearted charm. The program then moves to contemporary compositions: Strange Machines by Karim Al-Zand, a vivid work that challenges traditional notions of the string quartet, and Impossible Inventions by Paul Novak, a compelling new piece exploring themes of innovation and imagination. These works, commissioned by Chamber Music America and the Barlow Foundation, demonstrate the Balourdet's commitment to championing new music and pushing the boundaries of chamber music performance.
Concluding the program is Smetana's autobiographical quartet, From my Life, a deeply personal work that navigates themes of joy, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit. Each piece in this program highlights the quartet's artistry, precision, and collaborative spirit. Currently the Graduate Quartet in Residence at Indiana University's renowned Jacobs School of Music and recent graduates of the New England Conservatory's Professional String Quartet Program, the Balourdet Quartet continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
Presented in collaboration with Stanford University's Emerging String Quartet Program, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through both classical and contemporary chamber music.
$45 general admission, $60 reserved, $15 student.
Presented by Noe Music
The celebrated Balourdet Quartet makes its eagerly anticipated San Francisco debut in a thrilling program that showcases their daring creativity and deep emotional range. Recognized internationally for their musical intimacy and willingness to take artistic risks, the Balourdet Quartet has received accolades such as the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant and Chamber Music America's 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award. With over 70 performances per season, recent highlights include debut appearances at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall, further establishing the quartet's presence on the global stage.
This captivating evening begins with Haydn's beloved "Lark" Quartet, known for its lyrical, soaring melodies and lighthearted charm. The program then moves to contemporary compositions: Strange Machines by Karim Al-Zand, a vivid work that challenges traditional notions of the string quartet, and Impossible Inventions by Paul Novak, a compelling new piece exploring themes of innovation and imagination. These works, commissioned by Chamber Music America and the Barlow Foundation, demonstrate the Balourdet's commitment to championing new music and pushing the boundaries of chamber music performance.
Concluding the program is Smetana's autobiographical quartet, From my Life, a deeply personal work that navigates themes of joy, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit. Each piece in this program highlights the quartet's artistry, precision, and collaborative spirit. Currently the Graduate Quartet in Residence at Indiana University's renowned Jacobs School of Music and recent graduates of the New England Conservatory's Professional String Quartet Program, the Balourdet Quartet continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
Presented in collaboration with Stanford University's Emerging String Quartet Program, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through both classical and contemporary chamber music.
$45 general admission, $60 reserved, $15 student.
Presented by Noe Music
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This captivating evening begins with Haydn's beloved "Lark" Quartet, known for its lyrical, soaring melodies and lighthearted charm. The program then moves to contemporary compositions: Strange Machines by Karim Al-Zand, a vivid work that challenges traditional notions of the string quartet, and Impossible Inventions by Paul Novak, a compelling new piece exploring themes of innovation and imagination. These works, commissioned by Chamber Music America and the Barlow Foundation, demonstrate the Balourdet's commitment to championing new music and pushing the boundaries of chamber music performance.
Concluding the program is Smetana's autobiographical quartet, From my Life, a deeply personal work that navigates themes of joy, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit. Each piece in this program highlights the quartet's artistry, precision, and collaborative spirit. Currently the Graduate Quartet in Residence at Indiana University's renowned Jacobs School of Music and recent graduates of the New England Conservatory's Professional String Quartet Program, the Balourdet Quartet continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
Presented in collaboration with Stanford University's Emerging String Quartet Program, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through both classical and contemporary chamber music.
$45 general admission, $60 reserved, $15 student.
Presented by Noe Music
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