Beyond Words is about what is felt, not what is said. This program explores works inspired by nearly inexpressible emotions – gratitude after recovering from severe illness; a memoriam to victims of murder; grief over unrequited love and religious devotion.
Program
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): “Holy Song of Thanksgiving” from String Quartet Op. 132
Owen Dalby, Sunmi Chang, violin
Masumi Rostad, viola
Anne Richardson, cello
Carlos Simon (b. 1986): Elegy: A Cry from the Grave for String Quartet
Susie Park, Isabel Chen, violin
Masumi Rostad, viola
Gabriel Hennebury, cello
Ernest Bloch (1880-1959): From Jewish Life: Prayer for solo Cello and String Quartet
Anne Richardson, solo cello
Susie Park, Isabel Chen, violin
Masumi Rostad, viola
Gabriel Hennebury, cello
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1909): Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross for String Quartet
Sunmi Chang, Daria T. Adams-violin
Rebecca Young-viola
Bion Tsang-cello
INTERMISSION — wine generously provided by Robert Mondavi Winery
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Sextet no 2 in G major for two Violins, two Violas, and two Cellos, Op. 36
Susie Park, Daria T. Adams, violin
Rebecca Young, Masumi Rostad, viola
Bion Tsang, Anne Richardson, cello