The renowned Guarneri String Quartet "is among the most revered and enduring ensembles of its kind in the world" (National Public Radio). It has circled the globe countless times since its 1964 inauguration, playing in the world’s most prestigious halls.

The quartet has been featured on many television and radio specials, documentaries and educational presentations and starred in the full-length film High Fidelity - The Guarneri String Quartet.

This is a concert not to be missed - the quartet has announced its retirement at the completion of the 2008-09 season.

Pre-concert lecture with Perry Allaire at 7:00pm. Check TITU.

Program
(proposed and tentative)

String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 74, No. 3, “The Rider”
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
I. Allegro
II. Largo assai
III. Menuetto: Allegretto
IV. Finale: Allegro con brio

String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, K.421
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Menuetto: Allegretto
IV. Allegro ma non troppo

INTERMISSION

String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
I. Assai sostenuto – allegro
II. Allegro ma non tanto
III. Molto adagio
IV. Alla marcia, assai vivace
V. Allegro appassionato

Presenting Partner: Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra and Suzuki Strings of Madison