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The many sides of the Aeolus Quartet

Alan Richardson, Caitlin Lynch, Nicholas Tavani and Rachel Shapiro of the Aeolus Quartet
Deborah Feingold
Alan Richardson, Caitlin Lynch, Nicholas Tavani and Rachel Shapiro of the Aeolus Quartet

Classical KC previews a Kansas City performance by the forward-thinking Aeolus Quartet. We speak with violinist Rachel Shapiro and violist Caitlin Lynch about the group's expansive exploration of American music, and their open-hearted approach to chamber music.

Host

Brooke Knoll

Guests

Rachel Shapiro, violin
Caitlin Lynch, viola

Program

3 Rags
No. 1. Poltergeist
No. 2. Graceful Ghost
by William Bolcom

Ariel Ascending
I. begins with a breath; gliding effortlessly
II. fleeting, delicate
III. exuberant, brilliant
by Christopher Theofanidis

String Quartet, Op. 11
II. Molto adagio
by Samuel Barber

Quartet for Queen Mab - Playful, fast
by Missy Mazzoli

You can learn more about the Aeolus Quartet at aeolusquartet.com and their November 12th performance in Kansas City at 1900bldg.com.

Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.
Sam Wisman is a Senior Producer for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3. Email him at samwisman@classicalkc.org.