Strings Across Time with the Fairmount String Quintet

This program traces a rich musical journey across styles, eras, and cultures. At its core are selections from string quartets by Mozart and Brahms, showcasing the elegance, lyricism, and expressive depth of the classical and romantic traditions. These works are complemented by evocative pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries, including Jennifer Higdon’s Amazing Grace and George Gershwin’s Lullaby, which reflect a more personal and distinctly American voice.

Performed by the Fairmount String Quintet, this evening highlights the versatility of the string ensemble while celebrating both timeless masterpieces and bold, colorful modern works.

PROGRAM

String Quartet, K. 589

Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)

I. Allegro

II. Larghetto

III. Menuetto moderato and Trio

IV. Allegro assai

String Quartet Op. 51, #1

Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)

II. Romanze: Poco adagio

III. Allegretto molto moderato e comodo

Amazing Grace

Jennifer Higdon

Lulluby

George Gershwin

Danzon #2

Arturo Marquez

arranged by Beth Dzwil

Performed By

Fairmount String Quartet

Rachel Segal and Leah Kyoungwoon Kim-Tomilson, violins

Beth Dzwil, viola

Mimi Morris-Kim, cello