NEW@NIGHT: The Genius of Jörg Widmann at The Old Church

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Mirroring Beethoven’s multifaceted mastery, revolutionary German composer, virtuosic clarinetist, and leading conductor Jörg Widmann is one of today’s greatest inheritors of Beethoven’s legacy. Widmann is considered one of the most versatile and intriguing artists of this generation, with his works ranging from chamber to symphonic and operatic. Experience Widmann’s impressive versatility, including the U.S. Premiere of his CMNW Co-Commissioned Ninth String Quartet, influenced by Beethoven’s elusive String Quartet No. 14.

CMNW Co-Commission • U.S. Premiere

Jörg Widmann’s String Quartet No. 9 was co-commissioned by Chamber Music Northwest with the generous support of the CMNW Commissioning Fund.