Hold on to your seats for "American Voices," a musical road trip with the genre-bending Invoke Quartet. This trailblazing ensemble smashes boundaries between classical, bluegrass, and folk traditions. Their performance is a vibrant tapestry of American sounds, journeying from the concert hall to the Appalachian trail, from swinging jazz clubs to cinematic vistas, all connected by the quartet's infectious energy and original compositions.

Artists:

• Nick Montopoli, violin
• Zach Matteson, violin
• Karl Mitze, viola
• Geoff Manyin, cello

Program:

• Invoke: Evolve and Travel
• Florence Price: “Finale; Presto” from Symphony No. 1
• Aaron Copland: “Corral Nocturne” from Rodeo
• William Grant Still: “The Jovial One” from Lyric Quartet
• Peter Schickele: Dance Music
• Scott Joplin: Pineapple Rag
• Duke Ellington: Sophisticated Lady
• Jocelyn C. Chambers: Enigma for the Night
• Jessie Montgomery: Strum
• Invoke: select originals
• Jonathan Bingham: Lessons of History

The fun begins before the concert! Arrive early for hands-on activities for kids in the lobby, presented in partnership with local music organizations like Terra Nova Violins, Blackerby Violins, Armstrong Community Music School, and more. Then, join us for a family-friendly concert featuring Camille Saint-Saens’s beloved Carnival of the Animals. This performance invites young listeners and their families into the vibrant world of chamber music, with interactive elements and games that create an engaging, playful environment. The story will be narrated in both English and Spanish, making it a wonderful experience for everyone.

Artists

• Invoke Quartet
• Monica Salas, narrator
• Katie Greenwell Worsham, flute
• Tyler Webster, clarinet
• Jonathan Rouse, bass
• Michael Lenahan, piano
• Sohee Kwon, piano
• Tom Burritt, percussion

Program

• Carnival of the Animals, Camille Saint-Saëns

Experience “A Night at the Opera” with the award-winning Galvin Cello Quartet, where four cellos transform into an entire opera company. You'll hear the drama, passion, and unforgettable melodies of the world's greatest operas—from the bubbly overtures of Mozart to the fiery passion of Carmen. This program reimagines these grand theatrical works in an intimate setting, showcasing the cello's unique ability to sing and tell stories.

Artists:

• Sydney Lee
• James Baik
• Haddon Kay
• Luiz Fernando Venturelli

Program

• Mozart: Marriage of Figaro: Overture
• Massenet: Meditation from “Thais”
• Beethoven: 12 Variations on a Theme from Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus
• Paganini: Variations on a Theme by Rossini (“Moses”)
• Clara Schumann: 6 Lieder, Op. 13
• Johann Strauss Sr.: Jelacic March, Op. 244
• Bizet: Suite from Carmen
• Bellini: Casta Diva
• Britten: The Salley Gardens
• Johann Strauss Jr.: Overture to "Die Fledermaus"

Embark on a journey into the soul of the string quartet with the internationally renowned Ariel Quartet, known for their fiery and passionate performances. This concert explores the depths of musical expression, from the turbulent and grief-stricken final quartet of a romantic genius to the revolutionary, introspective, and ultimately transcendent world of one of Beethoven's last great works. It's an evening of profound emotion and sublime beauty.

Artists

• Alexandra Kazovsky, violin
• Gershon Gerchikov, violin
• Jan Gruning, viola
• Amit Even–Tov, cello

Program

• Mendelssohn: Quartet in F Minor, Opus 80
• Alban Berg: String Quartet, Op. 3
• Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet Op 132