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January 14, 2002

Pro Arte records works by Dvorak
The current Pro Arte String Quartet has released its debut recording, containing two of Antonin Dvorak’s string quartets.

Of the major 19th-century composers who came after Beethoven, none dedicated himself more seriously to the genre of the string quartet than Dvorak. The recording includes String Quartet No. 9 in D minor (Op. 34) and the String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major (Op. 51), composed 1877-79, a pivotal point in his career.

Proceeds from the sale of the recording, which costs $15, will support School of Music scholarships. The CD will be on sale at local book and record stores, and some specialty shops. It can also be ordered by mailing a check for $17.50 (which includes shipping) payable to “UW School of Music” to: School of Music CDs, 455 N. Park St., Madison WI 53706-1483.

The recording also can be ordered by credit card through the UW Press distribution center, (800) 621-2736 or (773) 568-1550, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

“The Constitution Now”
Faculty will discuss citizen rights and obligations in the aftermath of Sept. 11 in the free public Center for the Humanities Forums, “The Constitution Now,” a series to be held Jan. 29-Feb. 26 in public libraries throughout Dane County. Information: 263-3409 or 266-6388.

The talks all start at 7 p.m. Tuesdays:

  • Jan. 29, Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave., 831-5564. Susan Zaeske, communication arts, “The Rhetoric of a World Crisis.”
  • Feb. 5, Deerfield Public Library, 12 W. Nelson St., Deerfield, 764-8102. Andrew Wolpert, classics, “Freedom and Democracy: Lessons from Antiquity.”
  • Feb. 12, Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Drive, Sun Prairie, 825-7323. John Cooper, history, “The Role of Civil Liberties in War Time.”
  • Feb. 19, McFarland Public Library, 5114 Farwell St., 838-4590. Howard Schweber, political science, “The First Amendment After Sept. 11.”
  • Feb. 26, Oregon Public Library, 256 Brook St., Oregon, 835-3656. Lester Hunt, philosophy, “Military Tribunals: National Security Versus the Constitution?”

Dance group to perform
Li Chiao-Ping Dance will present a 10-year anniversary concert at the Madison Civic Center Jan. 18-20. The company is directed by Li Chiao-Ping, a faculty member in the Dance Program. She was named by Dance Magazine as one of the 25 dancers and choreographers to watch. Shows are at 8 p.m., with an additional show at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan 20. Information: 835-6590 or 263-5735.