Owen DalbyViolin Geneva LewisViolin Masumi Per RostadViola Hannah CollinsCello
About This Performance
Spend your Sunday afternoons savoring exquisite string music in a superb venue in the midst of one of San Francisco’s most beautiful spots—the Presidio.
In this new Beischer Family Sunday Strings series, a mix of highly acclaimed musicians—some veterans, some rising stars—come together for a series of captivating collaborative performances in the historic Presidio Theatre, curated by renowned violinist Owen Dalby.
Make a day of it with a visit to the Presidio’s stunning Tunnel Tops park or a stroll at Crissy Field, grab a delectable bite at a food truck or one of the park’s restaurants, then bask in an engaging, uplifting performance that’s perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
THE BEISCHER FAMILY SUNDAY STRINGS SERIES
Program
MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet in A Minor, Opus 13
ZEMLINSKY: String Quartet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 4
Artist Information
Performer Biographies
Praised as “dazzling” (The New York Times), “expert and versatile” (The New Yorker), and “a fearless and inquisitive violinist” (San Francisco Classical Voice), Owen Dalby leads a rich musical life as a soloist, chamber musician, new and early music expert, orchestral concertmaster, and educator. He is Artist-in-Residence at Stanford University and lives in San Francisco, California.
Violinist Geneva Lewis has been praised for her “sensitive and stylish” playing by The New York Times. She has appeared as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the St. Louis Symphony, among others.
Violist Masumi Per Rostad is a founding member of the Pacifica Quartet, which won the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. He has performed as a soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the National Symphony, and the Tokyo Philharmonic.
Cellist Hannah Collins has been praised for her “beautifully expressive” playing by The New York Times. She has appeared as soloist with the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, among others.