Friend of the Library Event
On Wednesday, December 7, 2011, Friends of the Library patrons and their guests were treated to a special presentation by professor emeritus of Harvard University and one of the world's leading Beethoven scholars, Dr. Lewis Lockwood. The presentation, titled "Late Stages: The Autograph Manuscript of Beethoven's String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127: Scherzo" examined the work in depth and also featured excerpts performed by Juilliard's graduate resident string quartet, the Attacca Quartet.
Please enjoy the following audio selections from the event as well as photos from the special presentation and private reception.
| play | Dr. Lockwood describes an autograph manuscript and speaks about some of the issues scholars face today with deciphering notations. |
| play | What can we learn from Beethoven's autograph manuscripts as they relate to his later quartets? |
| play | Excerpt from the first movement of Beethoven's String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127, performed by the Attacca Quartet. |
| play | Excerpt from the second movement of Beethoven's String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127, performed by the Attacca Quartet. |
| play | Excerpt from the third movement of Beethoven's String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127, performed by the Attacca Quartet. |
| play | Excerpt from the fourth movement of Beethoven's String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127, performed by the Attacca Quartet. |
| play | Dr. Lockwood discusses the commission for Op. 127 and how Beethoven's deafness affected him around this time. |
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Dr. Lockwood discusses the mistakes and corrections made that are observable in the autograph manuscript of the Scherzo movement. |
| play | Excerpt of the Scherzo movement's coda with the original ending, performed by the Attacca Quartet. |
| play | Excerpt of the Scherzo movement's coda with the ending as it is today, performed by the Attacca Quartet. |
| play | Dr. Lockwood offers his final thoughts on the existence of these two versions of the Scherzo movement. |
Dr. Lewis Lockwood presents his lecture on Beethoven's String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127, in Paul Recital Hall. Back to Top
The Attacca Quartet performs an excerpt from Beethoven's quartet. Back to Top
Left to right: Guest of Dr. Lockwood, Dr. Lockwood, and Richard Wilson. Back to Top
Dr. Lockwood (center) with the Attacca Quartet (left to right): Amy Schroeder (A.D. '13, M.M. '08, B.M. '06, violin), violist Luke Fleming (A.D. '13, D.M.A. '12, M.M. '07, viola), Andrew Yee (A.D. '13, M.M. '08, B.M. '06, cello), and Keiko Tokunaga (A.D. '13, M.M. '08, B.M. '07, violin). Back to Top
Faculty member Jonathan Dawe with Miranda Cuckson (D.M.A. '06, M.M. '01, B.M. '94, violin). Back to Top
Jane Gottlieb, vice president for library and information resources, with Juilliard Council member Gordon Henderson. Back to Top
Keiko Tokunaga (A.D. '13, M.M. '08, B.M. '07, violin) and guest Michel Galante. Back to Top
Amy Schroder (A.D. '13, M.M. '08, B.M. '06, violin) with faculty member and Friends of the Library patron Dr. L. Michael Griffel. Back to Top
In-kind library patron and composer Dr. Cynthia Cozette Lee (left) with her sister Hazel Ann Lee. Back to Top
Friends of the Library patron Margaret Griffel (left) with guest Susan Kagan. Back to Top
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