WXXI Classical Presents

A Late Quartet

Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 2:00pm

Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)
Doors open at 1:00pm

Regular ticket prices
Tickets available online in advance, at our box office during open hours, or at the door (if available).

For 25 years, the Fugue, a string quartet, has wowed music-lovers with its skilled performances. However, as the musicians prepare to celebrate a milestone season together, cellist Peter (Christopher Walken) drops a bombshell on his comrades: he has Parkinson’s disease and must soon retire. In the fallout from the shocking announcement, competing egos clash, long-simmering resentments bubble to the surface, and marital infidelity rears its ugly head.

An outstanding ensemble cast — featuring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, and more — lends weight and depth to A Late Quartet’s melodramatic script, and the result is insightful and emotionally satisfying.

WXXI Classical Presents

WXXI Classical Presents is a series of films that are related to classical music in some way, co-produced by WXXI Classical and The Little Theatre. Selected by classical music hosts Brenda Tremblay, Mona Seghatoleslami, and Steve Johnson each film chosen exemplifies the power of music in an exciting or non-traditional narrative way. More details about the WXXI Classical Presents Series