Having never been to a quartet rehearsal, I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect. Overall, it was a very enjoyable night with some good music and interesting conversation. My favorite string instrument is the viola, because I played it when I was younger, so I was pleased to have the opportunity to see a professional play it.

I especially enjoyed the beginning, when the musicians explained the origin of the music, which was inspired by a book which in turn was inspired by a piece of music. I really liked hearing about the background of the piece, because it made it more interesting to interpret and appreciate the story of the music. I also liked that the musicians attempted to explain some of the technical aspects of the music, and though I do not entirely understand what microtones are, I appreciate the effort.