The chamber music highlight of this semester features "the most important American quartet in history" (The Boston Globe), performing Dvořák's 'American' String Quartet in F major. Founded in 1946, the Juilliard String Quartet has tingled the audience with their technical superiority and extraordinary interpretative sophistication. This year, the award-winning ensemble welcomes new member Areta Zhulla as the First Violinist in September.

Appointed as HKU University Artist for 2017-2019, the ensemble will grace the Grand Hall stage and will also work with students in two workshops. Apart from Dvořák's string quartet, they will present the first string quartet written by Beethoven, as well as the Asia premiere of American composer Lembit Beecher's new work. Sit back and embrace the 'Americanness' in the music, brought to you by the newest cast of the Juilliard String Quartet.