Violist turned playwright Michael Hollinger's latest play captures all the richness and power of great music. With only a few days to rehearse Beethoven's Opus 131, a world-renowned string quartet struggles to prepare for their highest-profile performance ever. Their rehearsal room becomes a pressure cooker as passions rise, personalities clash and the players are forced to confront the ephemeral nature of their life's work. Be the first to see this elegant and provoking piece, the latest in a long line of Hollinger hits to premiere at the Arden, including An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf, Incorruptible, Red Herring, and Tooth and Claw.