Orion Quartet

Sunday, February 25, 2024 - 3:00 PM
American Philosophical Society

American Philosophical Society

Benjamin Franklin Hall,
427 Chestnut Street
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About This Performance

Over four decades, the Orion Quartet has been a fixture on the PCMS series, with 28 appearances to date. Having announced that this season will be their last, the Orion returns to Philadelphia once more to display their masterful technique and “warm, variable, and beautiful” (Strings Magazine) ensemble tone. Their farewell program concludes with Beethoven’s Op. 130/133, “one of the great artistic testaments to the human capacity for meaning in the face of chaos” (Mark Steinberg).

Schubert: Quartet in G Major, D. 887
Beethoven: Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130 w/ Grosse Fuge, Op. 133

Running time: 2 hours and 5 minutes (including intermission) 

Watch the livestreamed concert via the video player below.

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The Artist(s)

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Orion Quartet
The Orion Quartet is one of the most sought-after ensembles in the United States. Since its inception, the Quartet has been consistently praised for the fresh perspective and individuality it brings to performances, offering diverse programs that juxtapose classic works of the standard quartet literature with masterworks by living composers. The members of the Quartet–violinists Daniel Phillips and Todd Phillips (brothers who share the first violin chair equally),… Read More

Videos

Orion Quartet | Beethoven: Quartet in F Major, Op. 135
Orion Quartet | Schubert: Death and the Maiden
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR