The Calidore String Quartet is recognized for formidable interpretations of the vast chamber music repertoire, from the quartet cycles of Beethoven and Mendelssohn to celebrated contemporary voices. Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero’s visionary interpretations and unique compositional gifts have garnered her critical acclaim and a devoted following on the world stage.
Together they will perform Montero’s new “Canaima: Quintet for Piano and Strings” and Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet in the Payne Memorial Concert at Hodgson Concert Hall on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. The concert is free, but tickets are required.
The Payne Memorial Concert is named in honor of William Jackson “Jack” Payne, former dean of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, who founded the Franklin College Chamber Music Series in 1978. Payne had a great love of the arts, and his wish was that the college should make a significant contribution to the cultural life of both the university and the Athens community through the chamber music series. In honor of his efforts, the Payne Memorial Concert is presented free to the public once each season. This performance is also part of the American Liszt Society Festival.
“Canaima: Quintet for Piano and Strings” is co-commissioned for the Calidore String Quartet by The Gilmore in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Ottawa ChamberFest in Canada; Atlanta’s Spivey Hall; the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center; the Los Alamos Concert Association in New Mexico; and the Swedish Radio.
Join the audience for a pre-performance talk by Naomi Graber in Ramsey Concert Hall from 3-3:30 p.m.
This performance is supported by Muriel and Harold Pritchett.
Three ways to get tickets
- Purchase tickets online at pac.uga.edu.
- Call the Performing Arts Center box office at 706-542-4400, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Visit the UGA Performing Arts Center box office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (five-minute parking is available in the drop off circle at the Performing Arts Center for purchasing or picking up tickets.)
To learn more about all UGA Performing Arts Center events, visit pac.uga.edu.