Friday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 PM
St. George’s Episcopal Church, 915 N Oakland Street, Arlington, VA 22203
In this second concert of their 2021-22 Rush Hour concert series, 9th Street Quartet will perform String Quartet No. 5 by the great Brazilian composer Hector Villa-Lobos, as well as music by Elena Kats-Chernin, Arvo Pärt, Caroline Shaw and Charlton Singleton. 9SQ is the quartet-in residence for 9th Street Chamber Music, LLC. Their Rush Hour concert series features inventive programming that highlights the work of present-day composers alongside the richly vast traditional chamber music repertoire. Concerts are intended to feel informal, a place to come and enjoy beautiful music with insightful commentary. Tickets for ‘Dances and Trances’ are $20 and include a complimentary glass of wine for 21+ audience members. They can be purchased at the door or in advance at 9thstreetchambermusic.com.
Miró Quartet to Give Master Class to 9th Street Chamber Music’s Youth Musicians
Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2:30 PM
St. George’s Episcopal Church, 915 N Oakland Street, Arlington, VA 22203
9th Street Chamber Music announces a master class featuring the Miró Quartet and members of its youth String Quartet Intensive. Musicians will be coached by Miró with an open audience format, and all are welcome to attend for free. Formed in 1995, the Miró Quartet has been awarded first prize at several competitions including the Banff International String Quartet Competition and Naumburg Chamber Music Competition. They are the quartet-in-residence of the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas, Austin. 9SCM’s String Quartet Intensive is an advanced youth chamber music program for musicians in grades 8-12. Members are highly engaged in experiencing the personal and musical growth that is inherent in the collaborative nature of chamber music. For more information, visit 9thstreetchambermusic.com and miroquartet.com