WHO: Cuarteto Latinoamericano
WHAT: Master class and Concert
WHEN: Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3
WHERE: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Memorial Chapel, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, Hamilton, NY —
Hamilton, NY — A gem of a string quartet’ … (Pittsburgh Press) accurately describes the Cuarteto Latinoamericano, a group of world-class musicians, returning to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for their second residency October 2-3. In residence at the Performing Arts Centre in Mexico City, and Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University, the Cuarteto performs worldwide and boasts a repertoire that is both traditional and innovative, featuring Latin American composers of all eras, and new works by composers around the world. Cosponsored by the Music Department and University Studies, the Cuarteto will give a class on Latin American music for the Core Cultures Programs, as well as holding masterclasses with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Chamber Players. Their 7:30 p.m. Friday concert in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Memorial Chapel will feature quartets of Evangelista, Gabriela Frank, Alvarez, and Villa-Lobos. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the string quartet presented on a palette of international sounds. The concert is free.
For more information or a complete concert calendar, call the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Concertline at 315/228-7642.
Founded in 1819, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is a highly selective, residential, liberal arts college enrolling nearly 2,750 undergraduates. Situated on a rolling 515-acre campus in central New York State, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø attracts motivated students with diverse backgrounds, interests and talents.