Sunday, October 26, 3:00 pm, Sweeney Hall, Smith College
Cristiano Gualco violin
Paolo Andreoli violin
Simone Gramaglia viola
Giovanni Scaglione cello
“It’s a rare blend: breadth of sound and capriciousness combined with perfect tuning and ensemble has the players sounding absolutely of one voice . . . Nothing less than life-affirming.” — Gramophone
Since its formation in 2000, the Quartetto di Cremona has established a reputation as one of the most exciting chamber ensembles on the international stage. Regularly invited to perform in major music festivals and halls in Europe, North and South America, and Far East, they have received unanimous acclaim from the public and critics. For their U.S. tour in 2025, they will be joined by the eminent American clarinetist David Shifrin.
“If there is a bel canto school of clarinet playing, Shifrin is surely its finest exponent.” — Los Angeles Times
Concert Program:
Hugo Wolf (1860-1903) Italian Serenade in G major
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) String Quartet in F major
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115
(Program subject to change.)