Inspired by the absurd visions of Franz Kafka, VIVO Metamorphosis spins a tale of fantasy, terror and unbridled emotion. While the iberian gallantry of Boccherini’s Fandango for guitar, strings and castanets sets the Kafkaesque mood, György Kurtág’s aphoristic fragments bring the author’s voice to life for violin and voice. The evening closes with the raw intimacy of Janaček’s 2nd string quartet, a contemporaneous musical echo of Kafka’s own manic intimate letters.

VIVO Music Festival is an annual Columbus-based classical music festival dedicated to building community through world-class chamber music performances. From masterworks of traditional classical music to boundary-breaking contemporary sound worlds, each season of VIVO is a journey through the possibilities of music. Founded in 2015 by Columbus-natives John Stulz and Siwoo Kim, VIVO’s goal is to democratize classical music, sharing it with new audiences, challenging veteran fans to listen differently, and using it as a tool to bring communities together throughout central Ohio.

Each fall, VIVO brings together a group of nationally recognized young professional musicians to present energetic, accessible, and interactive concerts, educational performances, and outreach events in collaboration with local community groups, businesses, and arts organizations. VIVO is a 501c3 non-profit organization and has presented 32 performances in partnership with over 60 Columbus institutions.