Ashes and Echoes

Frank Almond, violin
Eugene Drucker, violin
Brian Hong, viola
Roberta Cooper, cello
Cliff Almond, percussion

Program:
Béla Bartók: Selected Duos for Two Violins, Sz. 98 (1931)
Gideon Klein: Trio for Strings (1944)
Ernst Toch: Serenade “Spitzweg”, Op. 25 (1917)
Pavel Haas: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 7 “From the Monkey Mountains” (1925)

Experience the powerful music of Pavel Haas, Ernst Toch, and Gideon Klein — three composers whose voices endured despite the Holocaust. Performed by Eugene Drucker (Emerson Quartet) and several guests, this moving program celebrates the brilliance and lasting legacy of these composers.

This program is presented in partnership with Violins of Hope: Wisconsin, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. Generously sponsored by Annette Marra.