Haydn’s Sunrise
String Quartet Intensive
with the New Esterházy Quartet
About the Event
From the very first bars of Op. 76, No. 4, Joseph Haydn draws us into a world of natural beauty. This quartet, known as “Sunrise” for this evocative opening moment, is one of the last quartets from the composer who is often credited with establishing the string quartet in its modern form. Join the New Esterházy Quartet to explore the work in depth in this 5-hour intensive workshop that will draw on their signature affiliation with Haydn’s phenomenal output for string quartet. You’ll discover how period-instrument performance has brought illuminating new sensibilities to this amazing ensemble music we love.
Date and Time
Sunday, August 6, 2023 | 1–6 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 welcome individuals as well as pre-formed quartets, pairs, and trios who wish to work together. 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
PLEASE NOTE: as violinist Lisa Weiss had already been engaged elsewhere, we will be joined by guest violinist Noah Strick for the workshop. Noah is a long-time colleague of the New Esterházy Quartet musicians and is a member of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra.
Workshop Materials
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola