The very last notes of the Emerson Quartet

From The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center:

The Emerson String Quartet debuted on the CMS stage in 1982 and it was a profound honor to have been entrusted with their final performance this past weekend.

Emerson String Quartet was the first resident string quartet of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center from 1982 to 1989, the first quartet in CMS history to perform the complete Beethoven String Quartet Cycle, and was the first quartet in history to perform all six Bartók quartets in one night, which they did here on the Alice Tully Hall stage.

It is because of Emerson String Quartet’s fearless and exquisite artistry that they received the ninth annual Award for Extraordinary Service to Chamber Music. After 47 years, we bid farewell. Their accomplishments have left a lasting impact on chamber music.