Johannes Brahms fully intended that his Op. 111 would be his last work. Still in relatively good health, he intended to enjoy retirement, riding triumphantly into the sunset, as it were. Though this didn’t turn out to be the case, this spirited and inspired gem would have been a suitable epilogue to an enviable career.

​In stark contrast, Dmitry Shostakovich was not at all well as he finished his final quartet. Finishing the work with a failing right hand that could barely hold the pen, he made every possible haste to have it performed lest he should die without having heard it.

Performers

Sharon Wei, viola

INNERchamber String Quartet

Julie Baumgartel, violin

Andrew Chung, violin

Jody Davenport, viola

Ben Bolt-Martin, cello

Program

String Quintet No. 2, Op. 111 by Johannes Brahms

String Quartet No. 15 by Dmitry Shostakovich

Standard ticket – Signing Off – April 28, 2024 7:00 pm

$45.00 + $2.00 fee

Includes a light supper, prior to the concert.

Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm.

Student or Arts Worker – Signing Off – April 28, 2024 7:00 pm

$30.00 + $2.00 fee

Includes a light supper, prior to the concert.

Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm.

Reminder that Student or Arts Worker Access Codes are provided by emailing tickets@innerchamber.ca. You must have a code prior to processing your order.

Livestream Concert – Signing Off – April 28, 2024 – 7:00 pm

$20.00 + $2.00 fee

Includes individual access to the livestream. Does not include access in person to the concert at Factory163 or dinner.

Purchase tickets here!