The Madison String Quartet joins Maestro Maull, artistic director of The Discovery Orchestra, for this live edition of Inside Music celebrating the music of George Gershwin and Dmitiri Shostakovich, who share a birthday of Sept. 26. Join us in person or listen live online. Admission is free but you can reserve your tickets here.
Please arrive by 6:45 as this live broadcast concert will begin promptly at 7 pm.
Separated by eight years and a day—and 4,700 miles—Dmitri Shostakovich and George Gershwin developed radically different musical styles. Through engaging audience interaction, discover fresh insights with Maestro Maull and the Quartet into works by these two early 20th-century composers, whose birthdays we honor on September 25th and 26th.
Directions:
64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08542
Parking is available along Alexander Road and Mercer Street.
About the Madison String Quartet:
Renowned for their dynamic performances and innovative repertoire choices, the Madison String Quartet (Evelyn Estava, violin; Rebecca Harris-Lee, violin; Michael Avagliano, viola; and Gerall Hieser, violoncello) has firmly established itself as a trailblazing ensemble, with a special focus on exploring Hispanic musical traditions from both sides of the Atlantic. As noted by Paul Somers of Classical New Jersey, the quartet has expertly carved out a unique niche in the world of classical music. One of the Quartet’s distinguishing features is its commitment to breaking down the barrier between performers and the audience, creating an inviting and immersive atmosphere that allows masterpieces from various eras to shine.
In a testament to their versatility and dedication to contemporary music, the Quartet recently unveiled their second CD recording, centering on the compositions of New Jersey-based artist David Rimelis. Their 2004 release, “Life is a Dream,” garnered critical acclaim and exemplified their trademark eclectic programming. This album not only featured the world premiere of pieces by the award-winning composer Miguel del Aguila but also included quartets by Silvestre Revueltas and Peter Schickele. In addition to their advocacy for Latin American works, the Quartet has fostered collaborations with prominent composers in their home state of New Jersey, such as Dale Trumbore, Paul Moravec, and Charles Griffin.
From 2008 to 2016, the Quartet proudly served as the quartet-in-residence at the Kenai Peninsula Summer Festival in Alaska. Their impressive journey has included a prestigious performance at Carnegie Hall, where they mesmerized the audience with Modesta Bor’s “Imitación Serial para Cuerdas.” The Quartet has also graced the stages of various chamber series, including the Friends of Music in Westchester, Mozart and Friends in Princeton, and the Rhinebeck Chamber Series.
In celebration of their 20th anniversary in 2019, the Madison String Quartet embarked on their inaugural European tour, captivating audiences in Austria and Germany. In Vienna, they showcased their artistry at the Arnold Schoenberg Center, performing Schoenberg’s 1942 work “Ode to Napoleon Bonaparte” and premiering a piece by Venezuelan composer Icli Zitella, inspired by Schoenberg’s “Survivor from Warsaw.”