Photo: Andy StaplesBorodin Quartet – October 22, Pollack Hall LiveEvents October 16, 2017 2121 The Ladies’ Morning Musical Club presents BORODIN QUARTET Ruben Aharonian – violin Igor Naidin – viola Sergei Lomovsky – violin Vladimir Balshin – cello The Borodin Quartet is unquestionably one of the most astounding phenomena in the world of classical music. It was founded more than seventy years ago (1945), making it the world’s longest-lived ensemble of its kind. Two of its founding members were the famed violinist Rudolf Barshai and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. The latter withdrew after only a few weeks, but his successor, Valentin Berlinsky, remained until 2007 – a remarkable 62 years and probably a record. The Borodin Quartet was one of the Soviet Union’s best-known classical music ensembles in the West during the Cold War era, through concert performances in the United States and Europe and through distribution of its recordings. Although the Quartet has seen many changes in personnel over its life span, all its members have been graduates of the Moscow Conservatory. Its interpretations are celebrated for their intensity and focus. The “Russian grand masters” (Daily Telegraph Australia), with their special affinity for Russian music, have produced a rich heritage of recordings over several decades. The current ensemble is engaged in recording the complete cycle of all fifteen Shostakovich quartets. 4th LMMC appearance. PROGRAMME: MYASKOVSKY (1881-1950) String Quartet in A minor, Opus 86 Moderato Presto fantastico Andante con moto e molto cantabile Molto vivo, energico SHOSTAKOVICH (1906-1975) String Quartet No. 6 in G major, Opus 101 Allegretto Moderato con moto Lento Lento – Allegretto TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893) String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Opus 11 Moderato e semplice – Allegro giusto Andante cantabile Scherzo: Allegro non tanto e con fuoco Finale: Allegro giusto – Allegro vivace To learn more about the Borodin Quartet visit www.borodinquartet.com The LMMC is a non-profit organization. For more information and to purchase tickets: online at www.lmmc.ca (Please note that web reservations must be done by 1pm on the Friday before the concert.) By phone at 514-932-6796 Monday to Friday, from 10am to 1pm. Reservations are recommended as concerts often sell out. If tickets are still available, they can be purchased at Pollack Hall’s box office as of 2:30pm on the day of the concert.
