10/19/2026
A little bit of Tudor, a little bit of Classical🎶
In the String Quartet No. 1, George Walker explores the expressive possibilities of the quartet through contrasting textures, rhythmic energy, and sharply defined instrumental personalities.
Ralph Vaughan Williams took a life-long interest in English folk song and music of the Tudor period, incorporating their elements into his own works. His Phantasy is a continuous work in four sections – Prelude, Scherzo, Alla Sarabande and Burlesca, that explore as many moods and textures as possible from a simple musical phrase.
Beethoven’s String Quintet in C major, Op. 29, composed in 1801, belongs to the composer’s early period. The addition of a second viola gives the ensemble a warm, resonant middle register and allows Beethoven to explore textures unavailable to the standard string quartet.
Hear it for yourself this Sunday October 25th, 2026 at 3pm at First Congregational Church in Chatham.
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