MOZART IN THE MORNING PART 3 – The Quartets

Performers

BALOURDET QUARTET

ANGELA BAE, violin
JUSTIN DEFILIPPIS, violin
BENJAMIN ZANNONI, viola
RUSSELL HOUSTON, cello

with LLEWELLYN SANCHEZ-WERNER, host

Midway through our Mozart in the Morning series, we turn to one of the most intimate and illuminating forms in the Classical repertoire: the string quartet. Written in the final year of Mozart’s life, the F Major Quartet, K. 590, the last of the so-called “Prussian Quartets,” is a work of clarity and subtle mastery. Dedicated to King Friedrich Wilhelm II, who was also a cellist, the piece balances elegance with daring. In the hands of the dynamic Balourdet Quartet, this music speaks with both refinement and warmth. Through live performance and guided commentary, this session offers a glimpse into the ideals of the Enlightenment, where reason, balance, and expressive freedom coexist in harmony. Join us as we dive deeper into the sounds and stories that shaped Mozart’s music and explore the art of conversation in music.

Program

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART String Quartet in F Major, K 590

Tickets: Age 35+: $38 | 22-34: $20 | 21 & Under: Pay What You Wish. Coffee and baked items generously provided by Zoot Coffee before the concert.