Attacca Quartet

Sunday, February 28, 3pm

New Music/Chamber Music 
Attacca Quartet

Program: 
John Adams/Iron Jig (Bay Area Premiere, Cal Performances Co-commission) 
         Selections from John’s Book of Alleged Dances
Beethoven/String Quartet in A minor, Op. 132 

Early in its history and barely out of conservatory, the Attacca recorded composer John Adams’ complete works for string quartet to great acclaim. Now, as part of a special Cal Performances celebration of Adams’ 80th birthday, the quartet returns for its second performance in Berkeley this season with a program featuring the composer’s new Iron Jig and selections from John’s Book of Alleged Dances—a sardonic work infused with bluegrass, jazz, and pre-recorded prepared piano loops. 

Cal Performances welcomes the Attacca Quartet as its 2026-27 Ensemble in Residence. The group’s residency includes a performance on January 31 and engagement events on the UC Berkeley campus (to be announced).