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Our 2008/2009 Concert Season
"MADE IN CALIFORNIA"
A Season of String Quartets
The Seventeenth Season of Russian River Chamber Music will feature five truly
outstanding American string quartets, all of which are based in California.
Each ensemble will include at least one California composer on its program and
one of the quartets will perform on a set of instruments by the world renowned
luthier Francis Kuttner who lives in the Bay Area. Concerts are Free Admission/Donations Welcome.
Informal and informative pre-concert talks with RRCM Artistic Director Gary McLaughlin
and the performers will precede each concert starting at 7:00 p.m.. Receptions featuring
fine local wines at various locations around Healdsburg and Windsor follow the performances.
Fri., Sep.5, 2008
7:30 p.m. Healdsburg
Community Church
ROSSETTI STRING QUARTET
rossettiquartet.com
Music by Mozart, Bernard Hermann, Piazzolla, Beethoven
Praised as "a vital force among chamber ensembles", the Rossetti Quartet is an ensemble of unique depth and passion. Their compelling stage presence and fresh, innovative style of playing have won them a devoted following throughout North America and Europe.
"The Rossetti's tone had a sensual finish and its phrasing practically palpitated with ardor and mystery." --WASHINGTON POST
Sat., Oct. 11
7:30 p.m. Healdsburg
Community Church
ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET
slsq.com
Music by Haydn, Jonathan Berger, Dvorak
Among the upper echelon of world class string quartets, the St. Lawrence performs over 100 concert a year world wide. They are known for their fearless approach to the music they perform; for playing on the emotional edge.
"Harrowing, provocative and brilliant... wonderfully spontaneous" --ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Fri., Dec. 5
7:30 p.m. Healdsburg
Community Church
CYPRESS STRING QUARTET
Cypressquartet.com
Known for their technical precision and imaginative programming, the Cypress Quartet has built an enviable reputation for themselves over the past decade. Their exuberant performances and dedication to American composers have engaged audiences throughout the country.
"Young, dynamic, courageous and accomplished" --AUGSBURGER ALLGEMEINE
(Germany)
Fri., Feb. 13, 2009
7:30 p.m. Our Lady of
Guadalupe Church,
Windsor
IVES QUARTET
Ivesquartet.org
Music by Gershwin, Joseph Gregorio, Quincy Porter, Dvorak
The Ives Quartet has captivated audiences from San Francisco to New York; Taiwan to London. Their reputation for passion and provocative programming is well earned.
"The Ives Quartet performed with a super-refinement that kept breaking out into a visceral, almost rock Ôn roll intensity." --SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
Fri., April 17
7:30 p.m. Healdsburg
Community Church
ALEXANDER STRING QUARTET
Asq4.com
Having performed in the foremost music capitols of four continents over the past twenty seven years, the Alexander String Quartet has secured its standing among the world's premiere ensembles.
"The intimacy of the music came through with enhanced power and poignancy in the quartet's vibrant, probing, assured and aptly volatile performances. --NEW YORK TIMES
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