Beethoven's Grosse Fuge shocked audiences with its intense compact expression and many surprises when it was premiered in 1825 during the composer's last years. Phantasy Quartet, composed by a 19-year-old Benjamin Britten in 1932, still holds a position as one of the most important pieces for oboe quartet. As companion pieces to these two influential masterpieces, Left Coast has commissioned new quartets from American composers Melinda Wagner, Kristin Kuster and Sam Nichols.
- Venue: 142 Throckmorton Theater
- Date: Thu December 10, 2009 8:00pm
- City: Mill Valley
- Price Range: $15 to $20
- Tickets: 415/383-9600
Mon December 14, 2009 8:00pm
Green Room of the War Memorial Building
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Program
Benjamin Britten
Phantasy Quartet for oboe and strings
Melinda Wagner
NEW WORK for oboe and strings PREMIERE
Beethoven
Grosse Fuge in Bb, Op. 133
Kristin Kuster
NEW WORK as companion piece to Beethoven's Grosse Fuge PREMIERE
Sam Nichols
NEW WORK as companion piece to Beethoven's Grosse Fuge PREMIERE
