Since its founding in 1964, the Talich Quartet from Prague (Czech Republic) has been recognized internationally as one of Europe's finest chamber ensembles. The Quartet performs today to great acclaim in Europe, Japan and in North and South America. Renowned for its interpretation of Czech music, the Talich has a very wide-ranging repertoire spanning the spectrum of classical and contemporary chamber works.

"One of the preeminent ensembles in the quartet world."
(Ottawa Citizen)

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Always a first-rate crowd-pleaser with Kohl audiences, members of our world-renowned San Francisco Symphony return to the Mansion with a varied and brilliant repertoire of chamber works to celebrate our 25th Anniversary Season. They will offer a rare evening of Hungarian and Hungarian-inspired works that span the ages. We introduce distinguished SFS pianist Peter Grunberg and welcome back newly-appointed principal horn Robert Ward.

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Splendid musicianship and extraordinary virtuosity merge with great friendship and the sheer joy of making music together. Join the artists for an elegant Holiday Buffet.

This is a special non-subscription benefit concert.

Natives of Chicago, the Ying siblings began their ensemble career in 1992 in the farm town of Jesup, Iowa (pop. 2000). They have since performed in venues as diverse as Carnegie Hall, the White House, hospitals and juvenile prisons. The Ying is Quartet in Residence at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester and Harvard University.

"Chamber music of astonishing, refreshing exaltation and exhilaration."
(Los Angeles Times)

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Founded in 1996 and named after 19th century Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the Rossetti String Quartet is renowned for its highly sophisticated, sensual sound and extensive range of colors. With a devoted following throughout the US and frequent international tours, the Rossetti is a perennial favorite of Kohl audiences.

"A vital force among chamber music ensembles"
(Philadelphia Inquirer)

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Based in Boston, the superb young Jupiter String Quartet has performed at New York's Lincoln Center, Boston's Jordan Hall and London's Wigmore Hall, and won Chamber Music America's Cleveland Quartet Award in January 2007. Brilliant young Spanish clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester, winner of multiple international competitions, joins the Jupiter for this performance.

"One of the strongest young string quartets in the country."
(New York Sun)

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Formed in Vancouver, BC in 2000, the Borealis String Quartet is Quartet-in-Residence at the University of British Columbia. Performing in sold-out concert halls in every province and frequently featured on CBC Radio, the ensemble has created a sensation across Canada with its dynamic performances, passionate style and refined musical interpretations.

"Energy, insight and warmth . . . " (Toronto Star)

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Formed in 1995 and known as one of the best piano trios on today's musical landscape, the Triple Helix Piano Trio closes our 25th Anniversary Season with playing that the Los Angeles Times described as "splendid musical chemistry with virtually perfect dynamic balance" and "a firm collective sense of rhythm & Triple Helix is clearly something special."

"Likely the most important new American chamber group to appear since the emergence of the Emerson Quartet on the international scene."
(S. F. Classical Voice)

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