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Of Note for Wednesday, November 4, 2015: Goodwin's String Quartets Are Worth The Wait

Grammy-winning composer Gordon Goodwin says it took time and courage before he finally tried his hand at writing a string quartet. “There is nowhere to hide in this genre, not for the composer or the musicians,” he says. But it seems that his years of consideration were well worth it: his California Pictures for String Quartet is full of vivacity and multi-layered expression. Tune into Wednesday’s program to hear this lively, jazzy piece and more.  

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