“OH, MANKIND!”

Thursday, November 16, 7.30PM

Bohemian National Hall
321 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021

Ariel Quartet

Beethoven – curated selections from Op. 18/1–5
Beethoven – String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 18 No. 6

Illustrated talk by Jan Swafford

This program, led by the eminent Beethoven biographer Jan Swafford, focuses on the composer’s early maturity, as seen in his first six string quartets, Op. 18. To a certain extent, these were written in the shadow of his friend and mentor Joseph Haydn, who virtually invented the modern conception of the string quartet. At the same time, they are mature and masterful pieces, in many ways prophetic of the works Beethoven would go on to produce. This event is a narrative recital featuring excerpts from the first five quartets and a full performance of No. 6.

No refunds, no exchanges. Artists, programs, dates, and prices are subject to change.

Programs and artists are subject to change. If an event presented by Aspect Chamber Music Series is cancelled or postponed, we will announce the change—if time permits—by email, phone, a letter sent to your home, and on www.aspectmusic.net.