FEATURING
Jonathan Biss, piano
“…unerring sophistication…close to perfection.” – Alex Ross, The New Yorker
Principal strings of the NY Philharmonic
Frank Huang, concertmaster
Sheryl Staples, principal associate concertmaster
Cynthia Phelps, principal viola
Carter Brey, principal cello
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
| Antonin Dvořàk | Quartet No. 12 in F, Op. 96 (American) | Program Notes |
| George Gershwin | Lullaby for string quartet | Program Notes |
| Sir Edward Elgar | Quintet in A minor, Op. 84 for piano and strings | Program Notes |
On November 20, the internationally celebrated pianist Jonathan Biss will partner with the incomparable principal string players of the New York Philharmonic: concertmaster Frank Huang, principal associate concertmaster Sheryl Staples, principal violist Cynthia Phelps, and principal cellist Carter Brey. Their “English-speaking” program will include Dvořák‘s luminous American Quartet, Gershwin’s charming Lullaby, and Elgar’s lushly romantic quintet for piano and strings.