Ariel Quartet begins 2019-20 concert series with 'Darkness and Light'

Praised by the New York Times for its “full-blooded, dynamic playing,” the Ariel Quartet opens its new CCMONSTAGE concert series on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at UC College-Conservatory of Music’s intimate Robert J. Werner Recital Hall. The concert, titled “Darkness and Light,” explores the concept of contrast and colors by taking audiences on a musical journey.

Featuring Haydn’s String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 76, No. 2, “Fifths;” Dun’s Eight Colors for String Quartet; and Schubert’s String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden” — this performance is just the beginning of the Ariel Quartet’s four-part concert series at CCM. The talented string musicians will present three other concerts at CCM during the 2019-20 season on October 22, January 21 and March 10.

Described by the American Record Guide as "a consummate ensemble gifted with utter musicality and remarkable interpretive power," the Ariel Quartet has earned a glowing international reputation. The ensemble is comprised of Alexandra “Sasha” Kazovsky, violin; Amit Even-Tov, cello; Gershon Gerchikov, violin; and Jan Grüning, viola. The group was formed in Israel in 1998 and has served as CCM’s string quartet-in-residence since 2012.

CCMONSTAGE presents four must-see concerts by the Ariel Quartet this season, featuring esteemed guest artists like Alexander Fiterstein (clarinet) and Anton Nel (piano). Complete program information for the ensemble’s 2019-20 season is below.

Interested in guaranteeing your seats for all four Ariel Quartet concerts? You can still subscribe to the entire series for $79. Single ticket prices start at $29.50 each; student and group discounts available. Pricing is inclusive of all fees. All performances are reserved seating.

Subscribe to CCMONSTAGE’s Four-Concert Ariel Quartet Series for just $79.

Tickets and subscriptions can be purchased online though our e-box office, over the phone at 513-556-4183 or in person at the CCM Box Office in the Atrium of UC’s Corbett Center for the Performing Arts.

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The Ariel Quartet’s 2019-20 CCM concert series is made possible by the generous contributions of an anonymous donor, The Estate of Mr. William A. Friedlander, Mrs. William A. Friedlander, Dr. Randolph L. Wadsworth, Mr. & Mrs. J. David Rosenberg, Mr. & Mrs. Harry H. Santen, Elizabeth C. B. & Paul G. Sittenfeld, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman, Dr. & Mrs. Theodore W. Striker and Mrs. Harry M. Hoffheimer.

A preeminent institution for the performing and media arts, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is the largest single source of performing arts presentations in the state of Ohio. All event dates and programs are subject to change. For a complete calendar of events, please visit us online at https://ccm.uc.edu/.