Mozart Flute Quartets: Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello

Faith Wasson, flute; Emma Garnett, violin; Shannon Merlino, viola; Chen Chen, cello Mozart’s first three quartets were written in Mannheim, Germany between 1777 and 1782 at the request of amateur flutist Ferdinand De Jean who was introduced to Mozart by the well-known German violinist Christian Cannabich. Mozart first mentioned his quartets in a letter to his father, Leopold on December 10, 1777. The fourth quartet is believed to have been written for recreational purposes, as opposed to on commission.The work is thought to have been written sometime in 1786 or 1787, only a few years before the composer's death. Tickets are $20 BYOB welcome with $5 donation Flute Quartets By Mozart: Flute Quartet No. 1 in D major, K. 285 I. Allegro II. Adagio III. Rondo Flute Quartet No. 2 in G major, K. 285a I. Andante II. Tempo di Menuetto Flute Quartet No. 3 in C major, K. 285b I. Allegro II. Andantino Flute Quartet No. 4 in A major, K. 298 I. Andantino II. Menuetto & Trio III. Rondo, Allegretto grazioso