A feast of Dvořák: A discussion with Martinů Quartet cellist Jitka Vlašánková
November 18, 2022
The quartet was recently featured in November’s Dvořák Festival, presented in Oregon by Friends of Chamber Music.
The quartet was recently featured in November’s Dvořák Festival, presented in Oregon by Friends of Chamber Music.
Friends of Chamber Music and the Martinů Quartet are offering a deep dive into Dvořák’s life and music, from Bohemia to his time in the United States.
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The quartet performed two distinctive programs for this year’s festival.
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