CLOSE QUARTERS: EPISODE 10

Beethoven Serioso

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Program

Beethoven (orch. Mahler)

String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, Serioso

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MARGARET BATJER leader

Close Quarters continues with Concertmaster Margaret Batjer leading a performance of Beethoven’s “Serioso” String Quartet in f-minor, delicately arranged for string ensemble by Mahler. Close Quarters cinematographer Michael Elias Thomas is once again filming from within the orchestra, presenting the audience with an opportunity to have a seat on stage.

‘Beethoven Serioso’ is sponsored in part by Jennifer Diener.

Artists

Margaret Batjer

Concertmaster

Tereza Stanislav

Assistant Concertmaster

Jacqueline Brand

Violin I

Maia Jasper White

Violin I

Josefina Vergara

Principal Second Violin

Sarah Thornblade

Associate Principal Second Violin

Cheryl Norman-Brick

Violin II

Joel Pargman

Violin II

Erik Rynearson

Principal Viola

Jonathan Moerschel

Acting Associate Viola

Andrew Duckles

Viola

principal cello Andrew Shulman

Andrew Shulman

Principal Cello

Armen Ksajikian

Associate Principal Cello

David Grossman

Principal Bass

Michael Thomas

Cinematographer

Ken Honjo

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