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American Retrospective: Recognizing America’s 250th Anniversary

To recognize the historic Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of America in 2026, the Pacifica Quartet features three works for string quartet in an anniversary retrospective that creates a musical collage based on the musical themes from the American Experience. From the incorporation of American hymn tunes in the first quartet of Charles Ives, to the popular sounds from Hollywood’s silver screen in the String Quartet No. 3 of Korngold, to the indigenous folk influences found in Dvorak’s beloved “American” Quartet, this program gives listeners a unique opportunity to celebrate the diversity of America’s musical landscape captured over its 250-year history.

Program
Ives: String Quartet No. 1
Korngold: String Quartet No. 3, Op. 34
Dvořák: String Quartet in F major, Op. 96, “American”

Sponsored by Judith Bachner and Eric Lasley

Details

Doors open at 1:30 pm

Getting Here

Department of Music's Conrad Prebys Concert Hall is located at the corner of Russell Lane and Rupertus Way. See Map >

Take the Trolley: The Conrad Prebys Music Center is a 5 min walk from the Blue Line Trolley, UCSD Central Campus Station. For more information about the trolley, visit the MTS website >

Parking

The closest parking structure is Gilman Parking Structure. UC San Diego requires parking permits 7 days a week. Permits can be purchased at permit machines or through the Parkmobile App. Visit UC San Diego Transportation for information on where to buy your permit, and costs.

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