Season 77th: A Constellation of Stars
Come and be dazzled and catch some stardust!
Take a look at our stellar line up below and buy your season tickets now!
Apollo’s Fire
October 6, 2019
Named for the classical god of music, healing, and the sun, APOLLO’S FIRE is the international baroque orchestra based in Cleveland, Ohio. The GRAMMY–winning ensemble was founded by harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell, to revive the baroque ideal that music should evoke the various Affekts or passions in the listener. Apollo’s Fire is hailed as “one of the pre–eminent period–instrument ensembles” (The Independent, London). It is renowned for its creative programming, artistic spontaneity and technical excellence.
Ariel String Quartet with
Ilya Shterenberg
November 10, 2019
Distinguished by its virtuosity, probing musical insight, and impassioned, fiery performances, the Ariel Quartet has garnered critical praise worldwide over the span of nearly two decades. Formed in Israel in 2000 when they were still teenagers, the Ariel Quartet went on to win the Grand Prize and Gold Medal at the 2006 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, as well as the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award in 2013. Joining them in this concert is their long-time friend Ilya Shterenberg – Principal Clarinetist of the San Antonio Symphony, who has been hailed by the press: “He possesses that miraculous gift of an innate musical sense…music seemed to flow toward the infinite, as if divinely ordained”.
Akropolis Reed Quintet
January 26, 2020
Now celebrating their 10th anniversary, the Akropolis Reed Quintet was founded in 2009 at the University of Michigan and is the first reed quintet in history to win a Fischoff Gold Medal (2014) as well as the Fischoff Educator Award. They were also awarded the Grand Prize at the Plowman and MTNA national competitions, and 6 national chamber music prizes in total. Hailed by Fanfare Magazine for their “imagination, infallible musicality, and huge vitality,” the San Francisco Chronicle dubbed Akropolis’ recent third album release, The Space Between Us, “pure gold.”
VOCES8
March 1, 2020
The inimitable British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertory both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading orchestras, conductors and soloists. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble’s performance and education ethos. “The singing of VOCES8 is impeccable in its quality of tone and balance. They bring a new dimension to the word ‘ensemble’ with meticulous timing and tuning.” (Gramophone)
Parker String Quartet
April 26, 2020
Inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship are the hallmarks of the Grammy Award-winning Parker String Quartet. Renowned for its dynamic interpretations and polished, expansive colors, the group has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation. “..something extraordinary” (New York Times) “..exceptional virtuosity [and] imaginative interpretation” (The Washington Post).
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