The string quintet lends itself to camaraderie, and with this theme of friendship, Edward Arron brings together alumni of Caramoor’s Rising Stars mentoring program and Artistic Director Pamela Frank for an evening of inspiring chamber music in the historic Rosen House.

Arron designed this program to warm us up from the winter with festive compositions considered to be string quintet masterpieces. Mozart contributes a unique voice, being an expert of both violin and viola, to create rich textures in his first quintet piece, String Quintet No. 1 in B-flat major, K. 174, which opens the concert. Dohnanyi then offers his innovative Serenade, Op. 10, which at once looks forward with modernism and back with lush romanticism. Having been alive throughout most of the 20th century, Dohnanyi also provides us with a direct link to Brahms, who recognized Dohnanyi’s talent and is largely responsible for his reputation. Brahms lets the evening conclude on a satisfying note with his mirthful String Quintet No. 1 in F major, Op. 88.

Join us on this night with friends of your own!

Pamela Frank, violin
Arnaud Sussmann, violin
Toby Appel, viola
Mark Holloway, viola
Edward Arron, cello

Mozart  String Quintet No. 1 in B-flat major, K. 174
Dohnanyi  Serenade, Op. 10
Brahms  String Quintet No. 1 in F major, Op. 88