Chamber Music Marin Presents Alexander String Quartet, November 12

Chamber Music Marin presents the Alexander String Quartet as part of their 2023-24 Chamber Music Concert Series. The season will continue the celebration of the organization's 50th anniversary of presenting world-renowned classical musicians in intimate concerts at affordable prices. 

Since its inception in 1973, the all-volunteer nonprofit has presented hundreds of nationally and internationally recognized touring musicians to audiences totalling over 50,000 guests. Many of these musicians are rising stars, with notable musicians such as Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and world renowned pianist Angela Hewitt having performed in past concert series. 

Who:  The Alexander String Quartet, formed in New York in 1981, has performed in the major music capitals of five continents and has an extensive discography. They have been Directors of the Morrison Chamber Music Center at San Francisco State University since 1989. Chamber Music Marin is pleased to present them again for the first time in several years.

Program:

Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 No. 3 "The Bird"

Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 1 in B minor Op. 50

Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 68

Fun Fact: As the Alexander String Quartet celebrates its 43rd Season, it welcomes a new member: violinist Yuna Lee who succeeds Fred Lifsitz, who retired from the group in early 2023. 

Yuna Lee has made San Francisco her home since 2010, performing and touring with the San Francisco Symphony as well as presenting chamber music concerts all over the Bay Area. Prior to her move to California, Ms. Lee played with the Saint Louis Symphony and served as Concertmaster at the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, FL where she also appeared as a soloist. In addition, she has performed as a member of The Knights Chamber Orchestra in New York City. Learn more about Yuna Lee.

Public Information: Ticket prices are $48 GA, $130 for a 3 concert subscription (any 3 concerts plus a free ticket to the Marin Music Chest Youth Finalist concert), or $190 for the entire season subscription (5 concerts, receive an additional any concert ticket to give to a friend, and free ticket to the Marin Music Chest Youth Finalist concert). Youths 18 and under are always free. To purchase tickets, visit www.chambermusicmarin.org 

2023 - 2024 Chamber Music Marin Concert Series Line-Up:

 

 

Black Oak Ensemble - Sunday, January 28, 2024 | 5PM

The Black Oak Ensemble consists of violinist Desirée Ruhstadt, cellist David Cunliffe, and violist Aurélien Fort Pederzoli. Currently in residence at the New Music School in Chicago, they concertize throughout Europe and North America. The concert will include selections from their concert and recording project, “Silenced Voices,” string trios created by Jewish composers silenced by the Holocaust.

Manasse, Frautschi & Nakamatsu Trio - February 25, 2024 | 5 PM

 

 

Grammy Award-nominated violinist Jennifer Frautschi joins forces with the Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo (clarinet and piano) for a series of concerts featuring the three instruments in various combinations.

We welcome back Bay Area native John Nakamatsu, winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

Viano Quartet - May 5, 2024 | 5PM

 

 

This exciting young string quartet is in residence at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia when not touring. Their program will include a Haydn string quartet, Smetana's “From My Life” Quartet, and Beethoven's great “Rasumovsky Quartet” Opus 59 No. 2.

Marin Music Chest's Young Artists Concert - May 19, 2024 | 5PM

 

Subscribers receive a free ticket to the Young Artists' Concert of the Marin Music Chest with their subscription. The Mill Valley Chamber Music Society supports the goals of the Marin Music Chest and hopes that subscribers will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to hear talented young musicians. Each year the quality of the winners is very impressive making this concert an inspiring event for all who attend. We encourage you to bring your friends and family, the concert is free to all comers.

A dedicated board of directors actively runs the Chamber Music Marin concert series,  presenting five concerts each season. Additionally, Chamber Music Marin is dedicated to promoting classical music by educational outreach programs to Marin County school children, thus exposing the next generation to the exquisite pleasures of chamber music.

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