Art in Translation

Fairmount String Quartet

This program explores how composers translate the music of other cultures to their own voices.

Settlement Music School - Willow Grove

The Fairmount String Quartet concludes its 2023-24 classical season with "Art in Translation" - works that emulate music of other cultures including two Western takes on Eastern music - Lou Harrison's "String Quartet Set", and Ravel's "String Quartet in F", and a work by Korean composer Soo Yeon Lyuh who uses the Western string quartet instrumentation to imitate the sounds of the Korean Haegeum. A meet the artists reception will follow this performance. Lou Harrison - String Quartet SetSoo Yeon Lyuh - Yessori (Sound from the Past)Lou Harrison - String Quartet SetMaurice Ravel - String Quartet in FThis venue is accessible and has ample free parking.

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