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Cuarteto Casals

Wisconsin Union Theater

Event Details

Date
Friday, March 1, 2019
Time
7:30 p.m.
Location
Shannon Hall, Memorial Union
Description
Named after the great Catalan cellist Pau Casals, Barcelona-based Cuarteto Casals is a string quartet dedicated to performing the great masterpieces from the 17th century to present day. As the 2018 quartet-in-residence at the Royal Palace in Madrid, they serve as musical ambassadors and shed light on Spanish talent and culture. Program Quartet in C Major, op. 33, no. 3 ("The Bird) ............... Haydn Quartet No. 3 .................................................................. Bartók Fantasies for String Quartet (selected works) ............. Purcell Quartet in G Minor, op. 10 ............................................. Debussy   Don't miss the FREE preconcert lecture by Carol Carlson at 6pm  in the Old Madison Room! Carol holds Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees in violin performance from UW-Madison. She studied with Professor Felicia Moye, whom she also served as teaching assistant. Additionally, Carol holds Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Truman State University, and a Graduate Certificate from Park University. Carol is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Lambda, and Sigma Alpha Iota. Learn more about Cuarteto Casals on their website.  
Cost
Free