Juilliard String Quartet: 80th Anniversary Unofficial

The world-renowned Juilliard String Quartet will perform at Hamarikyu Asahi Hall to mark the milestone of its 80th anniversary. Since its founding in 1946, the quartet has led the classical music world with unparalleled artistry and enduring vitality; its achievements are immeasurable, including the receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. This concert will feature a program that can be described as the crown jewels of the string quartet repertoire: Brahms’s String Quartet No. 2, brimming with profound charm; Bartók’s String Quartet No. 4, with its interweaving innovative sounds; and Dvořák’s “American” String Quartet, where the beauty of the melodies shines through. Following a change in membership, this performance—featuring a new lineup that includes Nicholas Galitano—will offer a rare opportunity to experience the ensemble’s musicality, which has deepened further while honoring its heritage. Their passionate performances, which uphold tradition while embracing bold challenges, will draw the audience into a whirlwind of profound musical joy and emotion. Don’t miss this special moment, enveloped in the exquisite harmony woven by one of the world’s finest ensembles.