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Fortas Chamber Music Concerts with Takács Quartet

  • The Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater (map)

Returning as a Fortas series favorite, world-renowned Takács Quartet just celebrated its 50th anniversary season. Acclaimed for its innovative programming and extensive discography, the Grammy Award®–winning ensemble maintains a busy international touring schedule, and its members serve as artists-in-residence at University of Colorado, Boulder. The Guardian proclaims, “Classical music doesn’t get much more life-enhancing than this.” The quartet is joined by violist Jordan Bak, a trailblazing artist admired for his radiant stage presence, dynamic interpretations, and fearless power.

Program:

FRANZ SCHUBERT
Quartettsatz in C minor, D. 703

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
String Quintet No. 3 in C major, K. 515

Intermission

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
String Quintet No. 4 in G minor, K. 516