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Artistic Director of Academy Concerts Warren Davidson's newest project is HaydnBurgh: an ambitious concert series featuring all of Haydn's string quartets! Warren spoke with Jim Cunningham about the project.

Warren talks about how special Haydn is as a composer, and the variety of emotions his pieces evoke. His string quartets were not intended for concert halls, but rather "rooms" in private homes, and it wasn't until later in Haydn's life that they were performed in public concerts. Warren points out the difference in approach and performance between the early and late quartets.

The first two HaydnBurgh concerts will take place on Saturday, February 21st at 7:30pm at Sewickley Presbyterian Church, and on Sunday, February 22nd at 2:00pm at Allegheny Unitarian Church on the Northside. Warren will play violin, and will be joined by violinist Ashley Freeburn, violist Rachel McGuire, and recently-retired Pittsburgh Symphony cellist Michael Lipman.

The concerts are free to attend, but donations are encouraged. More information can be found on the Academy Concerts website.

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