Fugal Fantasies

Beethoven's revolutionary Große Fuge and the playful evolution of counterpoint.

Once considered one of the most radical works ever composed, Beethoven's Große Fuge remains a towering achievement of musical imagination. This program pairs that groundbreaking masterpiece with surprising and entertaining explorations of counterpoint, revealing how one of music's most enduring techniques continues to inspire creativity in unexpected places.

Ludwig van Beethoven – Große Fuge, Op. 133

Giacomo Puccini – Crisantemi

Borodin Quartet No. 2