The Spektral Quartet makes its FCM debut on December 11. Named “Chicagoans of the Year” in 2017, Spektral is known for creating seamless connections across centuries, drawing in the listener with charismatic deliveries and bold, inquisitive programming.
Returning to our series after their well-received 2017 debut, the Danish will perform two different programs featuring Beethoven string quartets.
The health and safety of our Friends of Chamber Music community is our top priority. Given serious public health concerns and community efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, FCM has canceled this concert for this season. We hope to bring these artists to FCM in a future season.
The health and safety of our Friends of Chamber Music community is our top priority. Given serious public health concerns and community efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, FCM has canceled this concert for this season. We hope to bring these artists to FCM in a future season.
“Their alluring sound proved breathtaking . . .with spine-tingling intensity.” – The New York Times
FCM is pleased to present an exclusive streamed performance by clarinetist Anthony McGill, winner of the 2020 Avery Fisher Prize, joined by pianist Anna Polonsky, performing Brahms's Clarinet Sonata No. 2 and James Lee III's 2015 work, Ad Anah?. The performance concludes with a conversation on music and social justice issues with Roger Holland, DU faculty member and Director of the Spirituals Project.
"As near to perfect as one can possibly find.” – BBC Music Magazine
“…the Skride Quartet tackled its chosen repertoire with a level of assuredness that made one forget that this is such a young ensemble.” —Bachtrack
