Octet Excitement – David Perry Leads the Strings of Midsummer’s Music and the Griffon String Quartet

The forces of the superb Griffon String Quartet and the Strings of Midsummer join forces under the guidance and example of violinist David Perry in two stunning Octets. The orchestral aura of these two works is enhanced by the unique presence of the double bass. The program begins with the haunting Chaconne by Penderecki in memory of Pope John Paul II written shortly after his death.

Ciaccona in Memoriam Giovanni Paolo II (2005) – Krzysztof Penderecki
Two Violins, Two Violas, and Two Cellos

Octet in E Major, Op. 23 – Carl Schuberth
Four Violins, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass

Octet in B-flat Major, Op. Posthumous – Max Bruch
Four Violins, Two Violas, Cello, and Bass

David Perry, Roy Meyer, Alex Norris, & Ann Palen, Violins • Allyson Fleck & Oryann Tsaig, Violas • Mara McClain & Jesse Nummelin, Cellos • Kris Saebo, Bass

David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Allyson is sponsored by Peter & Beverly Ann Conroy. Mara is sponsored by Bob & Alice Chrismer. Kris is sponsored by James Goodwin.

This performance is sponsored by Anne Egan in memory of Dick Egan.

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