Star-Crossed at Neill-Cochran

This February, our star-studded chamber series will turn star-crossed in this musical tribute to the ecstasies and exquisite pains of love known to all Valentines. From references to Romeo and Juliet in Beethoven's Op. 18 No. 1 Quartet to Alexander Borodin's String Quartet No. 2, popularized by the musical and love story Kismet, the Artisan String Quartet will have you swooning! Also to be featured are quartets by Joseph Bologne (the first classical composer of African descent to gain worldwide acclaim) as well as Edward Grieg.

If that sounds like too much great music for one program, you're right! That's why Artisan String Quartet will be performing a substantially different program at each performance! Buy tickets to one, two, or all three performances! (Use links below to navigate to tickets for Thursday and Friday performances at Saengerrunde Hall or stay on the current page for Saturday, February 16th at Neill-Cochran)

• Thursday, February 13th at 7:00 pm at Saengerrunde Hall
  Joseph Bologne String Quartet, Beethoven Op. 18 No. 1, and Borodin String Quartet No. 2
• Friday, February 14th at 7:00 pm at Saengerrunde Hall
  Joseph Bologne String Quartet, Beethoven Op. 18 No. 1, and Borodin String Quartet No. 2
• Saturday, February 15th at 3:00 pm at the Neill-Cochran House Museum (Purchase on your current page)
  Joseph Bologne String Quartet, Beethoven Op. 18 No. 1, and Grieg String Quartet
  Thanks to our sponsors, we will be serving free warm pastries and cold beer generously provided by Easy Tiger and Lazarus Brewing as well as wine and non-alcoholic beverages--all at no additional cost!

Dating back to 1856, the Neill-Cochran House is one of the ten oldest buildings in Austin. Its columned, Greek facade and rough, brick exterior is an historic and ideal setting for Beerthoven's mix of refinement and approachability.

Kids are welcome! Tickets for children as well as students through college age are available for $10. Purchase at the door or email [email protected] for advance student tickets.

The Artisan String Quartet is an Austin-based ensemble made up of four of the Austin Symphony's best string players; Patrice Calixte, Mariama Alcântara, Bruce Williams, and Douglas Harvey. With a shared passion for classical music and an unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, the Artisan String Quartet captivates audiences with their breathtaking performances and profound musical interpretations.

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

Parking Info:

Limited parking will be available for free on-site in Neill-Cochran House's own lot, accessible via 23rd street in between Leon and San Gabriel. Additional parking can be found on street and at the Quarters Parking Garage in West Campus: 700-898 W 22 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78705

Alternate Performances at Saengerrunde Hall February 13th and 14th:

Can't make it on a Saturday? For information on our performances on Thursday, February 13th and and Friday, February 14th at Saengerrunde Hall in Downtown ATX, visit this page.

About Beerthoven:

The critically-acclaimed Beerthoven Concert Series is a down-to-earth, approachable celebration of classical song, chamber music, and beer; a quirky mixture of Bach and Doppelbock in unique and intimate settings. Beerthoven finds its inspiration in the musical and festive events of the Austin Saengerrunde as well as the private "salon" concerts of Beethoven's time. Beerthoven events feature live classical music, free beer, and other refreshments and snacks in an all-inclusive manner. There is no backstage here; audience members may even find themselves standing in line for beer with the performers.

Programming is intentionally diverse in tone, instrumentation, and featured performers. Beerthoven supports local artists by offering fair compensation and unique performance venues. Audience members will find our prices at the very low end of typical classical concerts--especially for students and especially given the high quality of the exbeerience.

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