Candide Quartet: Haydn, Bartók, Piazzolla, Vrebalov
About This Event
The Candide Quartet presents works by Joseph Haydn, Béla Bartók, Astor Piazzolla and Aleksandra Vrebalov at Groupmuse NYC. The program ranges from Haydn’s foundational string-quartet idiom to Bartók’s folk-inflected modernism, alongside Piazzolla’s rhythmically driven, rock- and pop-leaning writing and music by Serbian-American composer Aleksandra Vrebalov. The lineup highlights contrasts in form, rhythm and cultural reference.
About the Artists
Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period, often referred to as the 'Father of the Symphony' and the 'Father of the String Quartet'.
Béla Bartók
Béla Bartók stands as a towering figure in the world of classical music, seamlessly blending folk traditions with modernist elements to create a unique and compelling sound. Revered for his innovative approach, Bartók's compositions resonate with audiences today, capturing the essence of cultural fusion.
Astor Piazzolla
Astor Piazzolla is presented at Groupmuse NYC in programs that place his rock- and pop-leaning sensibility in conversation with Johann Sebastian Bach and Maurice Ravel, as heard in sets like “Piazzolla, Bach, Ravel and more.
Aleksandra Vrebalov
Aleksandra Vrebalov is a Serbian-American composer based in New York City and Novi Sad, Serbia.