The Tomodachi String Quartet

Peter Wyrick, Amy Hiraga, Mayumi Hiraga Wyrick, Cordula Merks

Experience the artistry of the The Tomodachi String Quartet, featuring some of the finest musicians from the San Francisco Symphony and Ballet. This distinguished ensemble brings together recently retired SFS members Amy Hiraga and Peter Wyrick, SF Ballet violinist Mayumi Hiraga Wyrick, and SF Ballet concertmaster Cordula Merks. Their dynamic program highlights a range of musical styles and includes a beloved favorite: Ravel’s luminous String Quartet.

The Program Includes:

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

String Quartet in F major, Op 77 No 2

Allegro moderato

Menuetto: Presto ma non troppo - Trio

Andante

Finale: Vivace assai

Caroline Shaw (b.1982)

Entr’acte and Oblivion

- Intermission -

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)

Libertango

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

String Quartet in F major

Allegro moderato – très doux

Assez vif – très rythmé

Très lent

Vif et agité