# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Lydian String Quartet: Beethoven+ Concert 4 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The Lydian Quartet in partnership with the Goethe Institut present the complete string quartets of Beethoven with contemporary works.About this EventThe Lydian String Quartet (violinists Julia Glenn and Clara Lyon, violist Mark Berger, and cellist Joshua Gordon), in collaboration with the Goethe Institute of Boston, will present the complete string quartets of Ludwig van Beethoven in a series of 8 concerts over two years, culminating with the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death in Spring 2027. Each concert will present two Beethoven quartets framing contemporary works that demonstrate Beethoven’s lasting influence and providing new context for listening and understanding these canonical works in today’s world. in collaboration with the Goethe Institute of Boston, will present the complete string quartets of Ludwig van Beethoven in a series of 8 concerts over two years, culminating with the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death in Spring 2027. Each concert will present two Beethoven quartets framing contemporary works that demonstrate Beethoven’s lasting influence and providing new context for listening and understanding these canonical works in today’s world.Concert 4:Beethoven: String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Op. 18, No. 2Reena Esmail: Zeher (Poison) (2018)Beethoven: String Qurtet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132Beethoven’s Op. 18 No. 2 is a brilliant demonstration of the young composer attempting to make a name for himself in the Vienna of Mozart and Haydn. In contrast, with its celestial Heiliger Dankgesang central slow movement, Op. 132 represents late Beethoven at his most passionate and profound, transcending traditional form and content. In this program, the Heileger Dankgesang, Beethoven’s “song of thanksgiving to God for recovery from an illness, in the lydian mode” is the antidote for Indian-American composer Reena Esmail’s Zeher (Poison), her personal response to “the feelings of frustration, defeat, and feeling of complete and literal voicelessness” experienced during an illness. Zeher was commissioned by Brooklyn Rider as a contemporary response to Beethoven’s Op. 132 for their album Healing Modes.Tickets:$30 General admission$20 Seniors$10 Students$250 Concert Sponsorship for patrons who wish to support future Lydian Quartet programming. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/the-lydian-string-quartet-beethoven-concert-4/100001715959534159 - **Event Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 250, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Goethe-Institut Boston - **lat**: 42.3546567 - **long**: -71.0764205 - **full address**: Goethe-Institut Boston, 170 Beacon Street, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Lydian String Quartet: Beethoven+ Concert 4 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bb0f9c6c7295c2936a86345e271d92f0b8b2234a84dae61ef216517cd1ade220-rimg-w1200-h800-dc040302-gmir.jpg?v=1759221995 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Lydian String Quartet: Beethoven+ Concert 4 being held? - **A:** The Lydian String Quartet: Beethoven+ Concert 4 takes place on Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Goethe-Institut Boston, 170 Beacon Street, Boston, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Lydian String Quartet: Beethoven+ Concert 4? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Lydian String Quartet: Beethoven+ Concert 4 range from USD 10 to USD 250 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 30AvailableSeniorsUSD 20AvailableStudentsUSD 10AvailableConcert SponsorUSD 250Available - **Q**: Who is organizing The Lydian String Quartet: Beethoven+ Concert 4? - **A:** The Lydian String Quartet: Beethoven+ Concert 4 is organized by Lydian String Quartet. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Lydian String Quartet: Beethoven+ Concert 4 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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In its formative years, the Lydians were awarded top prizes in international string quartet competitions, including Evian, Portsmouth and Banff, culminating in 1984 with the Naumburg Award for Chamber Music. In the years to follow, the quartet continued to build a reputation for their depth of interpretation, performing with \"a precision and involvement marking them as among the world's best quartets\" (Chicago Sun-Times). From the acknowledged masterpieces of the classical, romantic, and modern eras to the remarkable compositions written by today's cutting-edge composers, the Lydian Quartet approaches music-making with a sense of exploration and personal expression that is timeless.The Lydians have performed extensively throughout the United States at venues such as Jordan Hall in Boston; the Kennedy Center and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.; Lincoln Center, Miller Theater, and Weill Recital Hall in New York City; the Pacific Rim Festival at the University of California at Santa Cruz; and the Slee Beethoven Series at the University at Buffalo. Abroad, the Quartet has made appearances in Taiwan, France, England, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Russia, and Armenia.The Lydians' 30+ currently available commercial recordings reflect their diverse and far-reaching repertoire, including works by Beethoven, Brahms, Ives, Lazarof, Ornstein, Persichetti, and Schubert as well as American contemporary composers they have long known and collaborated with such as Martin Boykan, Yu-Hui Chang, Eric Chasalow, Peter Child, John Harbison, Lee Hyla, Steven Mackey, David Rakowski, Kurt Rohde, Harold Shapero, and Yehudi Wyner." } ] } ] ```