J Freivogel, violin
Karen Kim, violin
Andrew Gonzalez, viola
Rachel Henderson Freivogel, cello

WILLIAM GRANT STILL           
Lyric String Quartette

VIVIAN FUNG
String Quartet No. 2

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130

Based in Philadelphia, the Jasper String Quartet is hailed as “flawless in ensemble and intonation, expressively assured, and beautifully balanced” (Gramophone). The quartet is praised for its compelling, thought-provoking programs, which connect the music of underrepresented and living composers to canonical repertoire. A recipient of Chamber Music America’s 2012 Cleveland Quartet Award, the ensemble is also the founder and artistic director of Jasper Chamber Concerts, a series dedicated to encouraging curiosity, community, and inclusivity through world-class chamber music performances. 

Jasper String Quartet

“We have long been fascinated by the groundbreaking form of Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 13 and the way the distinctly characterful movements magically weave a story that is fulfilled in the monumental Große Fuge. The quartets by William Grant Still and Vivian Fung similarly create a complete story through distinctly characterful movements. Despite a similar concept in form, Still, Fung, and Beethoven each create a musical portrait that is unique to their experience. We hope the audience is inspired to embrace the twists and turns that complete our lives and look for treasures in the small corners of our experiences.”