An hour of memorable string quartet performances featuring the Borromeo Quartet, the Heifetz Institute’s Ensemble in Residence. The group, led by first violinist and Artistic Director Nicholas Kitchen, takes center stage to play works by Haydn, Schubert, and Claude Debussy, as well the two composers they are most known for: Beethoven and Béla Bartók.
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The Borromeo Beginnings: Read the biorgraphy of the quartet’s origins, the group’s achievements, and the individual bios of group members Nicholas Kitchen (Heifetz Institute Artistic Director) violinist Kristopher Tong, violist Melissa Reardon, and cellist Yeesun Kim.
The Borromeos – Heifetz Hear & Now: In the Staunton area? Grab your tickets to see the Borromeo Quartet perform works by Eleanor Alberga, Jean Sibelius, and Beethoven in Francis Auditorium on Sunday April 7! Tickets and info
The Beethoven Experience: Check out the discussions and full performances of Beethoven’s 16 string quartets by the Borromeos! View series