RANDALL GOOSBY, violin
JEREMIAH BLACKLOW, violin
JAMEEL MARTIN, viola
DANIEL HASS, cello
MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 12 (24 minutes)
(1809 - 1847)
Adagio non troppo – Allegro non tardante
Canzonetta: Allegretto
Andante espressivo
Molto allegro e vivace
JANÁCEK String Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata” (18 minutes)
(1854 - 1928)
Adagio – con moto
Con moto
Con moto – Vivo – Andante
Con moto – Adagio – Piu mosso
INTERMISSION
DANIEL HASS String Quartet No. 1 “Love and Levity” (35 minutes)
(Born 1997)
Andante con moto
Scherzo, “Hermit’s Waltz”
Largo
Allegro vivace
Signed exclusively to Decca Classics in 2020 at the age of 24, American violinist Randall Goosby is acclaimed for the sensitivity and intensity of his musicianship alongside his determination to make music more inclusive and accessible, as well as bringing the music of under-represented composers to light.
Highlights of Randall Goosby’s 2023/24 season include debut performances with the Boston Symphony Orchestra/Andris Nelsons, National Symphony/Thomas Wilkins, Pittsburgh Symphony/Manfred Honeck, Seattle Symphony and St Louis Symphony both under Christian Reif, with European debuts including a European tour with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra under Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Danish National Radio Symphony/Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Oslo Philharmonic/Ryan Wigglesworth and Lahti Symphony/Roderick Cox.
During 2023/24 Goosby is Artist in Residence at London’s Southbank Centre which includes a return to the London Philharmonic Orchestra, performing Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 under the direction of Gemma New and feature both recital and chamber concerts. Other upcoming recital appearances include Chamber Music Cincinnati, Emory University in Georgia, Elbphilharmonie Recital Hall in Hamburg, Perth Concert Hall in Scotland and La Società dei Concerti in Milan.
Goosby plays the Antonio Stradivarius, Cremona, “ex-Strauss,” 1708 on generous loan from Samsung Foundation of Culture.
RENAISSANCE STRING QUARTET MASTERCLASS
Event Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Event Time: 1:00PM-2:30PM
Event Location: Troy Savings Bank Music Hall [30 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180]
Participation is free for performers, and free for all to attend as audience members.
We are pleased to announce string quartet masterclass with the Renaissance String Quartet! Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is thrilled to welcome young artists to take part in this opportunity. Quartet members: Randall Goosby, Jeremiah Blacklow, Jameel Martin, and Daniel Hass will lead a master class for string quartets.
Three quartets will be accepted to participate in the public masterclass on Saturday, November 23, 2024 1:00PM-2:30PM. Each participating ensemble will be asked to perform a movement of a string quartet.
Application Timeline:
Quartets will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis, and will close after slots are filled. A confirmation will be sent to accepted quartets.
Eligibility:
There are no formal eligibility requirements, though this class is recommended for intermediate to advanced string quartets.
Accessibility:
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities, and welcomes qualified applicants with disabilities.
Apply to participate (performer)
Register to attend (audience)
