Join the Benicia Chamber Players for an unforgettable finale to their 22/23 concert season, "Darkness and Light: String Quartets by Haydn, Ravel, and Shostakovich." This program takes audiences on a captivating journey through the themes of darkness and light. Despite its nickname, the Friedhofsquartett or Graveyard Quartet, Haydn's op. 76 no. 5 quartet exudes joy, peace, and humor. In contrast, Shostakovich's eighth quartet, dedicated "to the victims of fascism and the war," is a powerful and emotional tribute that moved the composer to tears upon his first hearing. This program concludes with Ravel's stunning String Quartet, a masterpiece in its variety of colors and clear textures. Don’t miss this concert!

Performers:

Alicia Choi, violin

Elbert Tsai, violin

Nao Kubota, viola

Brady Anderson, cello

Program:

Joseph Haydn - String Quartet No. 64 in D Major, Op. 76, No. 5

Dmitri Shostakovich - String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110

Maurice Ravel - String Quartet in F Major