Mozart Hunt Quartet
String Quartet Intensive
with the New Esterházy Quartet
About the Event
The call of the horn, the gallop and chase—Mozart’s string quartet K458 brings to mind the the sounds of the hunt, and it’s no surprise that that’s how the quartet is known. Composed in B-flat, the key of the hunting horn, this quartet from 1784 is emblematic of the sensibilities of the period but also centers Mozart’s unique musical joy.
Join the New Esterházy Quartet for a 4-hour intensive workshop that will draw on their deep affinity for the classical era. You’ll go on a deep dive into the first movement and the finale of this great piece to discover how period-instrument performance has brought illuminating new sensibilities to music you thought you already knew and now can get to know even better.
Date and Time
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 1–5 pm Pacific
Location
Drew School | 2901 California Street, San Francisco
Who should attend?
This is an intensive workshop designed for intermediate and advanced players. No period-instrument experience is required, and all playing will be at modern pitch (A=440).
We anticipate a really fun afternoon of music-making, with full run-throughs as well as sectionals for each part.
How should I prepare?
Revisit or learn the music by downloading your part (below). Please use this edition for practice and preparation.
Is there a cost?
$100
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Contact info@amateurmusic.org to request a scholarship or fee reduction.
Thank you to our partner Drew School for hosting this workshop.
About the Mentors
The members of New Esterházy Quartet are internationally-known period-instrument and chamber music specialists Kati Kyme and Lisa Weiss, violins; violist Anthony Martin; and cellist William Skeen. As individuals, the players have performed and recorded in the top echelon of early music ensembles worldwide. In addition to many years of musical collaboration in Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, American Bach Soloists, Cantata Collective, and a long list of renowned chamber ensembles, these four Bay Area musicians have enjoyed decades of friendship and shared experience. Their history as both colleagues and friends endows the quartet with an unusual commonality of musical language and gesture, and provides a strong foundation for a unique and original ensemble voice. In addition to concert appearances, NEQ enjoys performing in private homes and other intimate settings where the traditional experience of true chamber music is renewed and shared by players and listeners together. Photo by Barbara Butkus
Workshop Materials
Violin 1: standard edition
Violin 1: Artaria first edition
Violin 2: standard edition
Violin 2: Artaria first edition
Viola: standard edition
Viola: Artaria first edition