Hugo Wolf Quartett performs at NCC

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Chamber music lovers can experience an internationally renowned quartet's performance when North Central College presents the Hugo Wolf Quartett.

The performance is at 8 p.m. Oct. 30, in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $15 and $25.

Founded at the Vienna University of Music, the Hugo Wolf Quartett has developed from a chamber music lover's insider tip to one of the most sought-after string quartets of its generation. The four young musicians won the Fifth International String Quartet Competition in Cremona and took first prize at the 45th International G.B. Viotti Chamber Music Competition, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Special Prize and the European Cultural Award for Chamber Music.

The name was granted to the quartet by the International Hugo Wolf Society of Vienna. The late Romantic composer Hugo Wolf was situated between the great Viennese music tradition and its departure into the mo­dern period, and his name represents a repertoire stretching from the Classical period to music beyond the Second Viennese School.

Members of the quartet will lead a music workshop for North Central students at 4 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Wentz Concert Hall. The workshop is open to the public. Admission is $5 at the door.

Call 630-637-7469 or visit finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x48313.xml.