Composer Carlos Chavez, who was born in Mexico City in 1899, wrote three string quartets. The slow movement of his 3rd has become known as a "Mexican Adagio for Strings." Catch the entirety of the piece on Tuesday's program as highlighted on the recording Southwest Chamber Music Carlos Chavez: Complete Chamber Music Vol. 4.
Of Note for Tuesday, May 12, 2015: A 'Mexican Adagio for Strings'
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