This lecture-concert explores the transformation of Fanny Hensel’s compositions from solo piano to string quartet.

The program features Hensel’s unfinished (and possibly never before recorded or performed) fourth Piano Sonata, as well as her masterful and much-loved String Quartet, which she repurposed from her unfinished sonata. You will also hear world premiere string quartet arrangements of two of Hensel’s brilliant but little-known fugues.

Musical performances will be connected with interstitial talks on Fanny Hensel’s life, her connection to Bach, her unique harmonic language (which Felix described as “too much”), and the origins and evolution of her string quartet, delivered by Molly from Henselpushers.

This concert is part of the Glenview Classical Series. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Program:

Hensel: Fugata for String Quartet (arranged by Henselpushers) *
Hensel: Fuga for String Quartet (arranged by Henselpushers) *
Hensel: Piano Sonata in E-flat Major (unfinished) **
Hensel: String Quartet in E-flat Major

*world premiere
**possible world premiere?

Performers:

The Town Quartet
Monica Chew, piano
Henselpushers, interstitial talks