They call themselves the Ives Quartet, inspired by the passionate, artistic commitment and unique temperament of American composer Charles Ives (1874–1954). The San Francisco-based musicians are artists in residence this quarter in the Department of Music. Hear them play in two public concerts the first week of February.
THE CONCERTS
Feb. 1 — Gershwin’s Lullaby, Ives’ String Quartet No. 2 and Dvorák’s String Quartet No. 12, op. 96 (American). 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets: (530) 754-2787 or (866-754-2787, or www.mondaviarts.org.
Feb. 5 — Quincy Porter’s In monasterio and Amy Beach’s Piano Quintet, op. 67, with Lois Brandwynne, piano. 12:05 p.m., 115 Music Building. Free.
Media Resources
Dave Jones, Dateline, 530-752-6556, dljones@ucdavis.edu