Pro Arte Quartet

The Pro Arte Quartet was founded by conservatory students in Brussels in 1912 and became one of Europe’s most celebrated ensembles. Named Court Quartet to the Queen of Belgium, Pro Arte Quartet attracted the attention of notable composers, among them Bartok, who dedicated his fourth quartet to Pro Arte Quartet, and Barber, whose Op. 11(“Adagio for Strings”) Pro Arte Quartet premiered.  Stranded in the U.S. when Nazi forces invaded Belgium in 1940, Pro Arte Quartet was offered a residency at the University of Wisconsin, where it has remained since. One of the world’s most distinguished quartets, Pro Arte Quartet is the first and only quartet to reach its centennial anniversary, celebrated with new works, exhibits, a documentary, radio broadcasts, CD releases, and a new book on its storied history.

Beethoven Trios in C Minor Program:

String Trio in C Minor, Op. 9, No. 3 (1797-8); Ludwig van Beethoven 

    I.   Allegro con spirito
    II.  Adagio con espressione Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace
    III. Finale: Presto

Sally Chisholm, Viola
Parry Karp, Violoncello 
David Perry, Violin

Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3 (1793-4); Ludwig van Beethoven
    I.   Allegro con brio
    II.  Andante cantabile con Variazioni
    III. Menuetto: Quasi Allegro
    IV. Finale: Prestissimo

Suzanne Beia, Violin 
Parry Karp, Violoncello 
Thomas Kasdorf, piano 

Pro Arte Quartet's performance is part of the Wisconsin Sound Series which showcases and supports local musicians and artists. Learn more about the series.

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