BABEL, featuring the Calidore String Quartet
Presented by Emerald City Music: South Lake Union's home for non-traditional, eclectic classical music performances. Viewing classical music performances at home (on-demand) is the perfect exposure for families with young children.
FEB 26 FRI | 7:00pm PT When words fail, music speaks. The award-winning Calidore String Quartet pairs two quartets recently recorded for their newest album, Babel. These two works by Robert Schumann and Dmitri Shostakovich stem from bleak periods when each composer suffered, and overcame, depression. Their music transmits what occurs when music substitutes for language. In the case of Shostakovich, words aren’t enough to fill the void of forbidden speech. Schumann uses music to sing the name of his wife, Clara. Available for viewing on February 26th, 2021 through March 18, 2021.
Program:
R. SCHUMANN (1810–1856) String Quartet no. 3 in A Major, op. 41 (1842)
D. SHOSTAKOVICH (1906-1975) String Quartet no. 9 in E-flat Major, op. 117 (1964)
Tickets: Household on-demand streaming ticket is $20. Get FREE access by sharing the concert with friends! Learn more at: www.emeraldcitymusic.org/babel
