Alexander String Quartet

April 17 2012

Zakarias Grafilo and Frederick Lifsitz, violins
Paul Yarbrough, viola
Sandy Wilson, cello

We're excited to welcome back the inimitable Alexander String Quartet in a program of works by Shostakovich, Beethoven and Janáček. This world-class ensemble, celebrating its 30th anniversary, brings both scholarship and consummate artistry to its performances.

Program:
String Quartet No. 1, “Kreutzer Sonata” - Leoš Janáček
String Quartet Op. 95, “Serioso” - Ludwig van Beethoven
Preludes & Fugues, Op. 87 - Dmitri Shostakovich
(arranged by Zakarias Grafilo)
String Quartet No. 4 - Dmitri Shostakovich