Death of Classical: American
Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 12, nicknamed the “American Quartet”, was written while the Czech composer was enjoying a bucolic summer in rural Iowa, and it’s full of charming harmonies, soaring melodies, and the propulsive momentum of a country full of hope, optimism, and the American Dream. Between the movements of the string quartet will be works by contemporary American composers exploring present-day issues of immigration, police violence, and appropriation.
Program:
Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12 “American” – I. Allegro ma non troppo
Michi Wiancko: Lullaby for the Transient
Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12 “American” – II. Lento
Carlos Simon: An Elegy: A Cry from the Grave
Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12 “American” – III. Molto vivace
Jessie Montgomery: Source Code
Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12 “American” – IV. Finale: vivace ma non troppo
Please enjoy a reception for the first hour in the main space of the Cathedral.
The performance will begin one hour after the event’s start time in the Crypt. Steps are required to reach the performance space.
