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SHANGHAI QUARTET Renowned for its passionate musicality, impressive technique, and distinctive blend of styles, the Shanghai Quartet has become one of the world's foremost chamber ensembles. The "utterly sublime" (The New York Times) ensemble returns for two enchanting engagements. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 @ 8:00 PM SIMONE DINNERSTEIN, GUEST PIANIST BEDR ˇ ICH SMETANA QUARTET NO. 1 "FROM MY LIFE" WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART PIANO QUARTET IN G MINOR WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART PIANO QUARTET IN E-FLAT MAJOR The "ferocious and illuminating" (The Washington Post) string players are joined by pianist Simone Dinnerstein, who shot to fame following the 2007 release of her chart-topping recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. Lauded for potent live performances delivered with "arresting freshness and subtlety"(TIME), Dinnerstein brings her unique talent to the ensemble to deliver delicious interpretations of classic works. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 @ 8:00 PM LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN STRING QUARTET NO. 7 IN F MAJOR, OP. 59 ANTONÍN DVOR ˇ ÁK STRING QUARTET NO. 10, OP. 51 CAROLINE SHAW ENTR'ACTE Shanghai Quartet's second engagement features notable classical compositions alongside a cutting-edge contemporary work. The world-class chamber ensemble performs a mysterious work by Caroline Shaw, a lively piece by Antonín Dvor ˇák, and a majestic string quartet by Ludwig van Beethoven. The Shanghai Quartet is the quartet-in-residence at Montclair State University's Cali School of Music. SHANGHAI QUARTET Photo: Stephen Taylor SIMONE DINNERSTEIN Photo: Lisa Marie Mazzucco 22