Tchaikovsky composed his first string quartet specifically for a concert to raise money for himself, and it did the trick, thanks in large measure to its now-famous Andante cantabile, a movement based on a Russian folk song that has been popularized in countless arrangements.

Come for:

Zesty, soulful Eastern European chamber music, with movements based on folk songs.

And more:

Chamber music is an ideal forum for personal expression, and the musicians of the LA Phil always take the opportunity with exciting flair and imagination - plus the pre-concert wine reception!

Program:

BARTÓK String Quartet No. 1
Camille Avellano, violin
Jin-Shan Dai, violin
Dana Hansen, viola
Barry Gold, cello

TCHAIKOVSKY String Quartet No.1
Mark Kashper, violin
Kristine Whitson, violin
Dale Hikawa Silverman, viola
Jason Lippmann, cello (TBC)

intermission

SMETANA Piano Trio
Mark Baranov, violin
Lina Targonsky, piano
Barry Gold, cello