Karel Berman. Hans Krása. Viktor Ullmann. Pavel Haas.

The careers and lives of these four musicians were irrevocably altered during World War II when the Nazi regime deported them to Terezín concentration camp. There, for the sake of putting on a front for the rest of the world (see: the Nazi propaganda film Theresienstadt), these musicians were “encouraged” to write and perform. They did so with incredible results while facing imminent death.

The Clarion Quartet honors these four musicians from Terezín with a poignant evening of music. Selections include Haas’s String Quartet No. 2 “From the Monkey Mountains” (with percussionist Thomas Wendt), Krása’s Dance for String Trio, and Ullman’s Piano Sonata No. 1 (with pianist Dmitri Papadimitriou).

This concert is made possible by a grant from the Heinz Foundation Small Arts Initiative.

Join us for this special live radio performance at WQED's Fred Rogers Studio A hosted by WQED's own Jim Cunningham!

Pay what you wish! $15 suggested. Tickets required, all ages welcome. Purchase in advance from Chamber Music Pittsburgh either online or by phone at 412-626-6121. Any remaining general admission tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the door on the night of the event, subject to availability.

The Clarion Quartet will perform a special concert in East Lansing, MI in honor of Yom HaShoah Day of Remembrance.

SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No. 7
WEINBERG String Quartet No. 2
MENDELSSOHN String Quartet, opus 80

"Fate and Genius"
In this program we set the music of Mieczysław Weinberg in its rightful place: alongside the great string quartets of his dear friend Dimitri Shostakovich as well as one of the great geniuses of the 19th century, Felix Mendelssohn.

Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts presents the Clarion Quartet in an inspirational program titled “Giving Voice to Genius” on Sunday, March 1 at 2:00 PM in Lincoln Hall.  

Featuring poignantly beautiful and powerful music by Mendelssohn, Weinberg and Shostakovich, the concert presents the skillful genius of composers whose music has survived the ravaging and wasteful cultural destruction of war, prejudice, suppression and hatred. 

On the first anniversary of the tragedy that took place at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue, the Clarion Quartet will perform a selection of mid-twentieth century chamber music written by suppressed composers. Following the concert, Manfred Honeck, Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and writer Adam Ehrlich Sachs will discuss culture and its role in achieving peace, as well as the impact of music and literature on an engaged international community in a conversation moderated by Academy alumnus Harry Liebersohn.

Electra & Jim Agras, Michele & Pat Atkins, Owen Cantor and Nancy & John Traina invite you to a very special evening featuring renowned baritone Matthias Goerne and the Clarion Quartet with PSO bassist John Moore. This performance benefits both the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh Opera.

6:00 – Wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres
7:00 – Performance by Matthias Goerne and the Clarion Quartet with John Moore
Dessert Reception to follow

Space is limited so please kindly RSVP by October 1, 2019. For more information or to join the host committee, pleases contact Rebecca Anthony at ranthony@pittsburghsymphony.org.

Parking is available along the street or in the surface lots by the Harp & Fiddle or in the Cork Factory garage. Limited accessible parking is available at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters by reservation only. To reserve accessible parking, please contact Sue Solito at 412-281-0912 ext. 100.

The calamities of WWI, Hitler, and Stalin destroyed  the lives and careers of countless composers across the globe. Explore the impact of these events with performances of music by Tchaikovsky, Borodin, Shostakovich, and Weinberg interspersed with a fascinating narration by host Marty Bates. Drinks and discussion to follow!

Doors open at 6:45 PM

BEETHOVEN String Quartet, opus 135
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No. 7
WEINBERG String Quartet No. 2

"Fate and Genius"
In this program we set the music of Mieczysław Weinberg in its rightful place: alongside the great string quartets of his dear friend Dimitri Shostakovich and, of course, Ludwig van Beethoven.

Admission is FREE!

Violinist Vilde Frang’s profound musicianship and exceptional lyricism have elevated her as one of the leading and most individual young artists of our time. Hailed as a “grandiose talent” and an “astoundingly expressive music interpreter,” Frang joins forces with the Musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in two brilliant Bach concerti. PSO principal oboist Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida steps to the front as soloist with Frang; dazzling virtuoso duos are also highlighted throughout the evening including a Mozart Duo performed by husband and wife Andrew and Laura Fuller, plus guest concertmaster Kevin Lin with cellist Will Chow on the show-stopping Kodaly Duo.  

The Clarion Quartet makes their PSO360 debut with Shostakovich’s striking Seventh String Quartet. Join Frang and the Musicians of the PSO from your seat on the Heinz Hall stage for a sparkling evening paying homge to the Golden Age of the Violin.  Order early to be sure to have your seats!

The Clarion Quartet will perform two monumental quintets with CMU faculty members.

FELIX MENDELSSOHN String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat Major, op. 87
    with David Harding, viola

MIECZYSŁAW WEINBERG Piano Quintet, op. 18
     with Dimitri Papadimitriou, piano

This performance has been rescheduled from October 11, 2018.

The Clarion Quartet will perform to open this TEDxPittsburghWomen event.