Artcinia

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons meets Piazzolla’s L’Histoire du Tango—from Baroque brilliance to fiery Argentine rhythms.This program presents two great examples of program music. Vivaldi’s musical depiction of the four seasons of the year is one of the first examples of program music in history. On the other hand, L’Histoire du Tango creates an image of the evolution of the Argentinian tango throughout the 20th century, according to Piazzolla. They are both very colorful and dynamic music works.Luigi Mazzocchi will lead a string ensemble in these two works, including his own arrangement of L’Histoire du Tango. He will be joined by his

Join the Fairmount String Quintet for an evening of Mozart, Brahms, Higdon, Gershwin, and Márquez in a vibrant, genre-spanning program.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