This weekend is the opening concert for the Spokane String Quartet, featuring works of Beethoven, Haydn, and Cary Boyce. Mateusz Wolski, violinist in the quartet and concertmaster of the Spokane Symphony, talked with Verne about late Beethoven quartets and the level of skill and understanding needed to perform them. He also interacted with composer Cary Boyce, whose work for string quartet entitled "Nightshade" will be performed this Sunday, September 27th at 3:00pm at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox.
Cary Boyce, who is also the General Manager of Spokane Public Radio, talked about the inspiration for "Nightshade" as well as some other pieces he has composed over the years. Verne also took him back to his days at Indiana University and the various projects and teaching experiences he had.
