Nov 8

Sounds of the Cold War: Between Laughter and Tears

Guarneri Hall, Chicago IL

Sounds of the Cold War: Between Laughter and Tears

Guarneri Hall, Chicago IL

Viola
Violin & viola
VIOLIN

No composer is more often associated with Russian political repression than Dmitri Shostakovich. Hear works by Shostakovich and Sofia Gubaidulina, along with a discussion of how everyday Germans and creative artists persevered throughout decades of authoritarian government.

Nov 7

Sounds of the Cold War: The Landscape of Exile

Guarneri Hall, Chicago IL

Sounds of the Cold War: The Landscape of Exile

Guarneri Hall, Chicago IL

Viola
Violin & viola
VIOLIN

This performance of works by important but seldom heard German composer Hanns Eisler includes a discussion of 20th-century history and the politics reflected in the music of Eisler’s era.

Nov 2

The Town Hall, New York

Dessoff Choir: Brahms Requiem

Dessoff Choir: Brahms Requiem

Viola
Violin & viola
VIOLIN

Program featuring the Brahms Requiem

Oct 27

Ensemble Connect

Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall

Ensemble Connect

Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall

Viola
Violin & viola
VIOLIN

Program featuring DVOŘÁK, KHUMALO and NDODANA-BREEN

Brian

Hong

VIOLIN | VIOLA