Hope United Church of Christ

The Griffon String Quartet hosts a retreat for its string students and others, including a pizza party and a public concert. May 10 9:30-10 – Registration 10-10:30 – Games and icebreakers 10:30-11 – Large group playing 11am-12 – Small group (Chamber) breakouts 12-1 – Lunch and games 1-1:30 – Lesson... [Read More]

Join us for a magnificent concert as the Griffon String Quartet’s 2023-2024 season comes to an end. String Quartet No. 3, "Glitter, Doom, Shards, Memory" by Schulamit Ran String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26 by Erich Wolfgang Korngold Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57 by Dmitri Shostakovich Roy Meyer... [Read More]

Beethoven authorized his publisher to arrange his 7th Symphony for String Quintet. In an age when the symphony orchestra was relatively rare, a chamber arrangement improved the opportunity for sales. This intimate and profound glimpse into the heart of the work is revelatory. Dvořák's Notturno and Bruch’s recently published Quintet... [Read More]

These three late Romantic Trios are steeped in “Amour.”  Beginning with a work entitled “Romance Without Words,” we proceed to the voluptuous works of Lalo (famous for his Symphonie Espagnole) and Ernest Chausson.  If you can, bring someone you like to hold hands with. Appassionato, Romance sans paroles – Félix... [Read More]

Pick the five greatest Piano Quintets in the literature and Franck’s has to be among them. Saint-Saëns was the pianist at the premiere. Here is an opportunity to hear Jeannie Yu in her favorite repertoire. Flutist Heather Zinninger returns to perform Amy Beach’s colorful and evocative Theme and Variations with... [Read More]