Artonic Quartet Plays Mendelssohn, Smetana and Glazunov

Join us for a beautiful concert of chamber music of mid and late Romanticism! Join us for an attractive classical gems from the Romantic era: From the sweeping beauty, lyricism, rich harmonies and colors of Mendelssohn’s String Quartet Op. 44, No. 2. to Glazunov's Five Novelettes, a suite-like, lively composition featuring five dance-inspired movements to heartfelt longing Largo sostenuto from Smetana’s famous quartet, From My Life, that will touch your heart and soul. This inspiring music will be performed by top-tier, dynamic, accomplished, and passionate musicians: Julia Pautz &Jing Yan Bowcott (Violin): Alumnae of the Cleveland Institute of Music, USC, the Beijing Central Conservatory, and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Both are members of the San Diego Symphony and celebrated teachers and champions of chamber music with excellent credits and residencies. Jeffrey Ho (Cello): A renowned cellist and winner of prestigious competitions who has performed around the world. He studied at USC and UCLA where he is currently pursuing a doctorate at the UCLA School of Music. Michael Strauss (Viola): A Curtis Institute alumnus who served as principal violist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for two decades. He has taught at Oberlin and other prestigious music schools, and traveled the world showcasing his extraordinary viola, crafted by Matteo Albani of Bolzano, Italy, in 1704. Allow us to inspire you! Homemade refreshment will add to the ambience of the concert!