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The performances were everything we have come to expect from this superb ensemble: technically resourceful, musically insightful, cohesive, full of character and always interesting.
—The New York Times

The Emerson String Quartet begins another season of unparalleled musical magic at the Smithsonian. Their list of achievements includes everything from nine Grammy Awards to the coveted Avery Fisher Prize to induction into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame last year.  

Everywhere they play, they exhibit the same benchmark intensity, integrity, energy, and commitment that they have demonstrated since forming the Emerson String Quartet in 1976.

Concert Program:

Mozart: String Quartet No. 23 in F Major, K. 590 ("King of Prussia")
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp Minor, Op. 131

Listen to the Emerson String Quartet playing Beethoven String Quartet
No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135.

All programs subject to change.