DaPonte String Quartet Presents Beethoven and Korngold: A Journey from Heroic Classicism to Hollywood Romance
The DaPonte String Quartet invites audiences on a rich musical journey, pairing Beethoven’s String Quartet in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2 with Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s lush String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major. This compelling program showcases two masters separated by a century, each bringing their own voice to the string quartet tradition.
Beethoven’s Op. 59, No. 2—part of his groundbreaking “Razumovsky” quartets—unfolds with the composer’s characteristic drama, wit, and architectural mastery. Written in 1806 at the height of his “heroic” period, the quartet blends fiery passion with tender lyricism, concluding with a rousing Russian-themed finale.
Korngold’s String Quartet No. 2, written in 1933, brims with the composer’s signature harmonic warmth and sweeping melodies—qualities that would later define his legendary film scores in Hollywood’s Golden Age. Richly romantic yet structurally refined, the work offers a captivating counterpoint to Beethoven’s classicism, tracing a direct line from the concert hall to the silver screen.
The DaPonte String Quartet—renowned for its expressive range, precision, and deep musical insight—will bring both works vividly to life in an evening that bridges eras, styles, and worlds of sound.
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