Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131

We continue our multi-season Catacombs traversal of Beethoven’s final string quartets, with the Ariel Quartet performing String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and more.

Event Series Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131

Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131

We continue our multi-season Catacombs traversal of Beethoven’s final string quartets, with the Ariel Quartet performing String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and more.

Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131

We continue our multi-season Catacombs traversal of Beethoven’s final string quartets, with the Ariel Quartet performing String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and more.

Event Series Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131

Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131

We continue our multi-season Catacombs traversal of Beethoven’s final string quartets, with the Ariel Quartet performing String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and more.

Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour

Hop on board our comfortable, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood's historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to explore 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle ... Read more

Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131

We continue our multi-season Catacombs traversal of Beethoven’s final string quartets, with the Ariel Quartet performing String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and more.

Event Series Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131

Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131

We continue our multi-season Catacombs traversal of Beethoven’s final string quartets, with the Ariel Quartet performing String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and more.

The Art of Goodbye: Romantic Landscapes

The Art of Goodbye explores how artists have depicted loss throughout history. From ancient Greek funerary urns to medieval crucifixion altar pieces and haunting World War I trench scenes, the program delves into how different eras confronted grief. Each session highlights the artists, their works, and the societies that shaped or resisted these expressions of ... Read more

Event Series Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour

Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour

Hop on board our comfortable, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood's historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to explore 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle ... Read more

Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.