Verona Quartet with Alexander Fiterstein (clarinet)

Three composers explore memory, spirituality, and modern musical expression. Spanning nearly a century of musical thought, this program presents three distinctive approaches to chamber music. Samuel Barber’s String Quartet combines lyrical warmth with dramatic intensity, while Philip Glass’s Quartet No. 3, “Mishima,” transforms film music into a work of hypnotic rhythmic energy. Osvaldo Golijov’s Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind, featuring clarinet, draws upon Jewish musical traditions to create a deeply evocative and spiritual work. Together, these compositions offer compelling reflections on identity, memory, and imagination.