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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:

Dutton-Patitucci Project featuring Larry Dutton, viola, and John Patitucci, bass, joining forces for a diverse set of music ranging from Bach to Jazz, including some Brazilian Choro music.  The duo will be joined by David Budway on the piano.  All programs subject to change.

Bach: Art of the Fugue, Canon alla Ottava for viola and bass
Brazilian Choro: Proezas de Solon arranged by John Patitucci for viola, bass and piano
Gliere: Cradle Song for viola and bass
Jazz piece: TBD for bass and piano
Dvorák: Romantic Pieces, Op. 75 for viola and piano
Handel: Sonata Op. 1, Nr. 15 for viola and bass

INTERMISSION

Beethoven: "Eyeglasses" Duo for viola and bass
Jazz piece: TBD for bass and piano
Bartók: Roumanian Folk Dances for viola and piano
Jazz piece: TBD for bass and piano
Patitucci: Diamante for viola, bass and piano
Brazilian Choro: Ande Ligeiro arranged by John Patitucci for viola, bass and piano