Quart-Ed: In the Spotlight
Description
This September, Quart-Ed is stretching the bounds of the string quartet by taking turns stepping into the spotlight as soloists, then transforming effortlessly into supporting tutti members for each other’s performances.
Catch an eclectic mix of string solo music from the musicians of ‘Quart-Ed Quartet’. Ranging from Britten’s Lachrymae to Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto to the Lion King’s Shadowland, this is a high-quality concert for all ages and tastes!
Doors: 2pm
Concert: 2:30pm
PERICA: String Quartet no. 1 “No Feeling is Final”, Movement 1
MONTI: Czardas
HAYDN: Cello Concerto no. 1 in C major, i. Moderato
PURCELL: The Cold Song - from King Arthur
MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E Minor, iii. Allegretto non troppo – Allegro molto vivace
MONIQUE CLARE: It Works* (arr. Quart-Ed / Karen Cortez)
WOODKID: Guns for Hire - music from Arcane League of Legends* (arr. Lauren Olofsson)
MANCINA, LEBO M, ZIMMER: Shadowland - from The Lion King: The Broadway Musical* (arr. Karen Cortez)
BRITTEN: Lachrymae (arr. Joseph O'Reilly / copyist David Tocknell)
SANDIFORD: Renewal: Hope from Embers, iv. Regeneration/Regrowth*
*Arrangement premieres
Lineup
Sarah Qiu
Quart-Ed co-founder Sarah Qiu brings a sweet yet powerful rendition of the 3rd movement of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.
Joseph O’Reilly
As a violist moonlighting as a violin player, Joseph O’Reilly will feature on both instruments with his solo pieces!
Jonathan Bruhl
Continuing the theme of versatility - Jonathan Bruhl is the definition of ‘cantabile’ with his beautiful viola playing and singing prowess.
Karen Cortez
Quart-Ed co-founder Karen Cortez brings her soulful interpretation to Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C and the Lion King’s Shadowland. Come for a classic, and stay for the feels.
Supporting Artsits: Natalie Liu & Lauren Olofsson
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