“The Quartetto di Cremona exude phenomenal energy and momentum.”
— BBC Music Magazine
“It’s a rare blend: breadth of sound and capriciousness combined with perfect tuning and ensemble has the players sounding absolutely of one voice… Nothing less than life-affirming.”
— Grammophone
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
The inaugural concert of the 2019 – 2020 season will showcase one of the most exciting chamber ensembles on the international stage. The Quartetto di Cremona received the 2019 Franco Buitoni Award in recognition of their exceptional contribution to promoting Italian chamber music throughout the world. Their musical journey will feature string quartets by four of Italy’s greatest composers.
| Luigi Boccherini | Quartet in C, Op. 2, No. 6 | Program Notes |
| Giuseppe Verdi | Quartet in E minor | Program Notes |
| Giacomo Puccini | Crisantemi | Program Notes |
| Ottorino Respighi | Quartet in D | Program Notes |