The will return to 天天吃瓜 to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in the Recital Hall, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., as part of the . Joining Kontras will be Northeastern faculty artists on piano and baritone .
Admired for its virtuosity, vibrancy and energy, the Kontras String Quartet has established an international reputation for its captivating and disciplined artistry. Formed while the group鈥檚 members were string principals in the Chicago Symphony鈥檚 Civic Orchestra, Kontras has studied closely with such luminaries as the Vermeer Quartet and celebrated conductor and educator Cliff Colnot.
The program will include:
- Franz Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in G Maj., Op. 33 No. 5
- Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 9 in E-flat Major, Op. 117
- R茅jean Coallier: Cycle de m茅lodies sur des po猫mes de Sylvain Garneau pour quatour 脿 cordes et baryton
- Robert Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44
This performance is a part of the Jewel Box Series, an eight-concert professional performing arts series presented by Northeastern鈥檚 Office of Cultural Events.
Tickets are $25, $17.50 and $5 and can be purchased at neiu.edu/tickets or by calling (773) 442-4636. Complimentary parking will be available in Lot F and on levels 4 and 5 of the Parking Facility.