The last chance to hear Camerata San Antonio this season will actually be a preview of next season, as they present Visions & Reflections in Kerrville, San Antonio on May 29, at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson Street.
According to Artistic Director Ken Freudigman, the season finale “Visions & Reflections” explores pieces inspired by Beethoven and how they each speak to his legacy. He shares a brief look at the complete program:
Mieczysław Weinberg – String Quartet No. 2
“Weinberg’s lyrical and poignant second quartet was written in wartime Soviet Russia, the music is marked by quiet resilience and expressive clarity—qualities that reflect Beethoven’s spirit of perseverance, even without direct quotation.”
Alfred Schnittke – String Quartet No. 3
“Schnittke confronts the past more explicitly: his third quartet weaves fragments of Beethoven’s Grosse Fuge alongside motifs from Orlando di Lassus and Shostakovich. The result is a haunting collage of musical memory—a powerful meditation on history, identity, and influence.”
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet in A minor, Op. 13
“Mendelssohn’s deeply personal A minor quartet was written in direct response to Beethoven’s late quartets, especially the Op. 132. Rich in youthful intensity and structural ambition, it captures the awe and inspiration Beethoven stirred in a new generation of composers.”
Joining Ken Freudigman on cello will be Laura Scalzo on violin, Matthew Zereck on violin, and Emily Freudigman on viola.
Tickets are $20 and can be reserved at www. cameratasa.org or by calling 210-492-9519.
Specific dates, times, directions, and programs for each concert can be found on the web site at www.cameratasa. org.
