We are now in our 8th season as a string quartet; this would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and support of many people. In our first seven years we have explored a variety of string quartets greatly ranging in styles, sounds, and complexity. As we attempt to understand these most abstract of works, we have discovered the importance of looking to the roots of their composition to more fully realize what inspired so many composers to create such a fantastic repertoire for this genre. What better way to do this than to play the complete string quartets of the man who started it all, Franz Joseph Haydn?

We are excited to announce a multi-year performance project that we are calling “The 68.” The title refers to the 68 string quartets that Haydn wrote over the course of his life. Each exhibits its own unique characteristics and compositional techniques. We have been so captivated by these works that it feels only natural to feature a number of Haydn string quartets as an entire program, as opposed to the usual tradition of hearing only one as a concert opener. Each concert will also be preceded by a talk and demonstration by the Attacca Quartet in order to highlight the unique features of each selection on the programs we select. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on 65th Street and Central Park West has graciously agreed to host “The 68” in its entirety. We cannot be more pleased at the prospect of using the church for this series, both for its beautiful acoustics and its warm atmosphere ideal for experiencing these works.

We are happy to be offering these concerts to the public on a donation basis. For those who wish to become more intimately involved in this series, we have created different levels of support to help defray production, recording, and publicity costs. We have made it possible to support this project through a tax-deductible donation, so please see the information below detailing the different levels of support and the incentives that come with them.

“The 68” series will include four to five concerts per season, all held at the beautiful Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, just down the street from Lincoln Center. Concerts are always on Thursday nights at 7:30, with a pre-concert talk by Luke Fleming and demonstrations by the Attacca Quartet beginning at 7. Please check our calendar for upcoming concerts, and we look forward to exploring “The 68” with you!

"The 68"

We invite you to enjoy The Complete String Quartets of Joseph Haydn with the Attacca Quartet

Levels of Support and Incentives:

All donations are tax deducatable.

please make checks payable to:
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

with “Attacca Quartet” in the memo line

Mailing address:

Attacca Quartet

935 St. Nicholas Ave. Apt. 5F

New York, NY 10032

Esterhazy Circle ($2500+)
- House Concert
- Season Pass to all open rehearsals (held regularly)
- A “68” concert dedication and recording of the live concert
- An evening of great food and music provided by the Attacca Quartet
- Autographed CD
- Tote Bag

Composers Circle ($1000 – $2499)
- House concert
- A “68” concert dedication and a recording of the live concert
- Season Pass to all open rehearsals
- Autographed CD
- Tote Bag

Friends of Haydn ($500 – $999)
- A “68” concert dedication and a recording of the live concert
- Three open rehearsal passes
- Autographed CD
- Tote Bag

Tommasini Circle ($100 – $499)
- Three open rehearsal passes
- Autographed CD
- Tote Bag

Quartet Circle ($50 – $99)
- One open rehearsal pass
- Autographed CD
- Tote Bag