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Join us for a captivating evening of classical music as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the profound artistry of chamber performance. Featuring the world-renowned Arianna String Quartet, the performance takes place at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, a unique Saint Louis museum and art gallery that offers an unforgettable atmosphere where strategic games meet sonic masterpieces.𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘂𝗿
Experience a journey through late-Romantic intensity with
●Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, Op. 21 (1891): A monumental work by Ernest Chausson filled with bombastic drama and quiet lyricism, showcasing strings and piano at their very best.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘁, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀
This exceptional evening features the acclaimed Arianna String Quartet, joined by virtuoso violinist Janet Sung. Celebrated for her "riveting" playing and exquisite tone, Ms. Sung has performed as a soloist with leading orchestras worldwide and serves as the Head of Strings at DePaul University.
WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods has curated this exceptional program, selecting pieces that reflect the mission of the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries to celebrate the intersection of art, culture, and high strategy. An internationally acclaimed pianist and native of Saint Louis, Woods brings both technical brilliance and a charismatic presentational style to the gallery stage. Based in Saint Louis since 2000, the Arianna String Quartet is currently celebrating 30 years of music-making and remains in demand globally.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁
Ernest Chausson’s unique "Concerto" structure—pairing a solo violin and piano against a string quartet—mirrors the complex layers of a grandmaster's strategy. Just as a chess opening balances individual tension with collective harmony, this performance thrives on the intricate interplay between its diverse musical voices within our gallery walls.
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲, 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
Experience this concert surrounded by our incredible permanent and rotating art exhibitions and history exhibits.
Full Evening Schedule:
●5:30 PM: Doors Open (Cash bar available)
●6:00 PM: Artist Talk with WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods
●7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Concert Performance
Details:
●Venue: World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries
●Tickets: $25 General Admission, $20 WCHOF Members.
●Note: Each ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket.
●Seating is extremely limited for this intimate performance held inside our gallery, offering a rare, up-close listening experience.
Purchase Tickets At:
https://worldchesshof.regfox.com/wchof-music-series-arianna-string-quartet
Can’t make it to the concert? Be sure to watch the livestream on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries’ YouTube channel.
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