Wernick's tenth String Quartet was written for the Emerson String Quartet, with whom he had previously collaborated (his String Quartet No. 4 is also dedicated to the ensemble). The Emerson

For 2 violins, viola & cello. First edition, custom print. Commissioned by Justus and Elizabeth Schlichting for the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ chamber music series. Includes a program note by

Edited by Paul M. Somers & Janet Somers. For string quartet. Contemporary music based on the folk tune Sailor's Hornpipe. Duration: ca. 14'. Score and parts.

Dvorak composed this string quartet in 1893 while in the U.S. It is perhaps his most popular string quartet and is heavily influenced by the traditional music of North America. The string parts have been

Dvorak composed this string quartet in 1893 while in the USA. It is perhaps his most popular string quartet, and is heavily influenced by the traditional music of North America. The string parts have been

This 5-minute work is based on a cello solo from Wernick’s String Quartet No. 9. It is a brief, yet heart-felt tribute to Joel Krosnick whose devotion to new music is legendary. The notion of

This is a straightforward yet beautiful arrangement of the famous tune.  It will require sensitive musicianship and good technique, but is such a fine piece, it practically plays itself.