🎥 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat Major, K. 458 ("The Hunt")
Performed by the Opus 76 Quartet
📍 Recorded live at the Midwest Trust Center
Step into the lively world of Mozart’s String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat Major, K. 458, affectionately known as “The Hunt.” Part of the set of six quartets dedicated to Joseph Haydn, this 1784 work is one of Mozart’s most beloved chamber pieces, instantly recognizable for its spirited, horn-like opening theme.
“The Hunt” is brimming with energy, elegance, and wit. From the joyful Allegro to the tender Adagio, the graceful Menuetto, and the buoyant finale, the quartet captures the charm and craftsmanship that define Mozart’s mature style.
In this vibrant live performance, the Opus 76 Quartet brings out the warmth, clarity, and rhythmic vitality of a work that continues to delight audiences more than two centuries after it was written.
I. Allegro vivace assai
II. Menuetto and Trio: Moderato
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro assai
The Opus 76 Quartet, founded in 2017, is praised for its “old-school European elegance” and “interpretive depth reminiscent of the Amadeus Quartet” (Gramophone, The Strad, Bachtrack). Hailed as one of America’s top string quartets, they’ve earned national acclaim through performances at major festivals, broadcasts, and venues—including a 2023 Carnegie Hall debut noted as their leap from “regional excellence to national recognition” (Gramophone).
Known for their expressive power and technical brilliance, they’ve collaborated with artists including Karoly Schranz, David Kim, Paul Neubauer, Alexander Markov, Julie Coucheron, and David Krakauer.
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Keith Stanfield, violin
Zsolt Eder, violin
Ashley Stanfield, viola
Daniel Ketter, cello
🎟️ Booking & Contact Information
Represented by Tom Gallant, General Arts Touring
📧: tomg@genartstouring.com
🌐 www.opus76.org
Recorded Live for Kansas Public Radio at The Midwest Trust Center in Kansas City for an album "Mozart: Music For Friends - The Six "Haydn Quartets." Available on all streaming platforms
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