
Thursday, August 21, 2025 • 2 PM
La Jolla Music Society
Encounter: The String Quartet: Music’s Inner World
LECTURE
The string quartet as a medium has often inspired the most private and personal of a composer’s innermost musical voice as well as some of their most trailblazing innovations—truly milestone moments as music has evolved over time.
With Ara Guzelimian, the Artistic and Executive Director of the Ojai Festival in California, join us for an exploration of the workings of this extraordinary repertoire, with a focus on Beethoven’s late quartets.
Encounters
Encounters are free afternoon events, featuring intriguing lectures, discussions, performances, and diverse perspectives. Encounters reveal fascinating insights into the ways in which music is created, influenced, interpreted, and performed. Registration required.