Composed in 1781, this Haydn string quartet earned its nickname from the clever tricks Haydn plays in the final movement — full of false endings and comic pauses that keep listeners guessing. Light-hearted yet sophisticated, it reflects Haydn’s playful spirit and his groundbreaking role in shaping the string quartet genre.

Brahms’s Piano Quintet stands as one of the towering achievements of 19th-century chamber music. Combining stormy drama with lyrical warmth, the piece balances the rich sonority of a string quartet with the power of the piano. It’s a deeply expressive work that moves between intensity and introspection, showcasing Brahms’s mature musical voice.

Artists:

Giora Schmidt, violin

Doori Na, violin

William Frampton, viola

Jia Kim, cello

David Kaplan, piano

Program to include:

Haydn String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2 “The Joke”

Brahms Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34

The program can be found here closer to the concert.

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