Brooklyn Rider String Quartet

Brooklyn Rider presents a thoughtfully curated program that places Beethoven’s String Quartet in C major, Op. 59, No. 3 within a broader musical tradition of innovation and expression. One of the three quartets commissioned by Count Razumovsky, this work marks a significant moment in Beethoven’s development, expanding the expressive range and structural ambition of the string quartet. Framed by music from Haydn to contemporary composers, the program highlights how Beethoven’s ideas grew from—and continue to influence—the chamber music tradition. Known for their precision, curiosity, and commitment to new music, Brooklyn Rider approaches this repertoire with clarity and balance, offering performances that respect the past while engaging directly with the present. This concert reflects the season’s central theme: Beethoven as both heir to tradition and catalyst for artistic evolution.