Thalea String Quartet
Musicians:
Christopher Whitley, violin • Kumiko Sakamoto, violin • Luis Bellorín, viola • Titilayo Ayangade, cello
“Thalea never failed to deliver a stirring performance” – Calgary Herald
The Thalea String Quartet is dedicated to bringing timeless music to audiences from all walks of life. From living rooms to concert stages around the world, the Thalea String Quartet aims to connect with audiences on a musical, emotional and personal level, from first time listeners to string quartet aficionados. They are devoted to building a new and diverse audience for chamber music through innovative programming and community engagement.
Program:
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in D major Op. 76 No. 5
1. Allegretto
2. Largo. Cantabile e mesto
III. Menuetto. Allegro
1. Finale. Presto
Anton Webern: Langsamer Satz
Garth Knox: Satellites
III. Dimensions
-Intermission-
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet in F minor Op. 80
Allegro vivace assai
Allegro assai
Adagio
Finale: Allegro molto