June 23-29, 2014, 5 concert nights click here for complete program
An unforgettable musical experience is coming to Orcas! The internationally renowned Miró Quartet will perform one of the greatest musical gifts ever created – the 16 string quartets of Beethoven. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy Beethoven’s extraordinary artistic journey in five unforgettable concerts. The concerts will be performed over 5 nights, June 23 – 29, 2014: June 23, 24, 25 and 28 at 7:00 pm, closing concert Sunday June 29 at 4:00 pm. *See below for specific concert information. The Miró Quartet, comprised of violinists Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer, violist John Largess and cellist Joshua Gindele, have become favorites to Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival audiences. They perform throughout the world on the most important chamber music series and on the most prestigious concert stages, garnering accolades from critics and audiences alike.
Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann and the Festival are extremely proud and excited to bring the Miró to Orcas to perform the complete Beethoven “cycle.” It’s a major musical event audiences are sure to treasure. Tickets are on sale at www.oicmf.org. Patrons can purchase the five-concert package for $150, or individual concert tickets for $30. Tickets for students 18 and under are $10. For more information, call the OICMF Office 360-376-6636.
*June 23
String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op 18, No. 3
String Quartet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2
String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1
String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18, No. 5
String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18, No. 4
String Quartet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6
June 24
String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, “Razumovsky” Op. 59, No. 1
String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, “Razumovsky” Op. 59, No. 2
Quartet No. 9 in C Major, “Razumovsky” Op. 59, No. 3
June 25
String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74, “Harp”
String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, “Serioso”
String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127
June 28
String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat Major, Op. 130
Grosse Fuge, Op. 133
June 29
String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 131
String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135