Opus 76 Quartet
It’s official – Opus 76 Quartet is JCCC's digital artist-in-residence!

Eat, Drink, Play: Winter Celebration, Spectacle and Surprises
with Opus 76 Quartet

December 20, 2020 - January 3, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT

Past Event

A link to access the stream will be sent 24 hours before showtime for your exclusive viewing experience.

Together, Opus 76 Quartet and JCCC present a new virtual chamber music series, “Eat, Drink, Play!”

Special Guests

Chef Drue Kennedy from Andre’s Confiserie Suisse, Kansas City, MO
Isaac Cates, Award-winning Musician, Songwriter, Composer and Producer, Kansas City, MO
Dr. Daniel Ketter, Cello; Assistant Professor, Music, Missouri State University; Co-Director, American Wild Ensemble

Program

  1. Die Fledermaus (The Bat), Overture – Johann Strauss II (arr. The Opus 76 Quartet)
  2. Overture to Messiah – G.F. Handel (arr. The Opus 76 Quartet)
  3. The Nutcracker - “Waltz of the Flowers” – P.I. Tchaikovsky
  4. The Four Seasons, Winter, II. "Largo” – A. Vivaldi
  5. The First Noel - trad. Carol arr. The Opus 76 Quartet
  6. In the Bleak Midwinter – trad carol arr. The Opus 76 Quartet
  7. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing – F. Mendelssohn

Each program in the “Eat, Drink, Play!” series is no more than 70 minutes, with 40 minutes of music plus dynamic, entertaining content. Music elements will be expanded upon with cameos from well-known figures in the local performing arts industry. Additionally, chefs will recommend wine and food to pair with the music.

And keep an eye on our website for four more recitals in the “Eat, Drink, Play!” series in 2021: February, March/April and June.

Combining chamber music with food and wine shows how easy it is to create a fun and romantic evening at home!