Samuel Barber once described the second movement of his “String Quartet in B Minor” as a “knockout.” It seems that the rest of the world agreed—“Adagio for Strings” became an instant classic and is still widely known today. Tune into Monday’s program for a performance of this luxurious piece by San Francisco’s Cypress String Quartet and more!
Of Note for Monday, August 31, 2015: Samuel Barber's "Knockout"
