Performance

ETHEL and Friends

ETHEL

Ralph Farris, viola
Tema Watstein, violin
Kip Jones, violin
Dorothy Lawson, cello

ETHEL and Friends is a music series specifically designed for the Museum's Balcony Bar.

ETHEL is one of the most acclaimed string quartets in the contemporary classical field. With an eye on tradition and an ear to the future, ETHEL is a leading force in concert music's reengagement with musical vernaculars, fusing diverse traditions into a vibrant sound. Expect familiar classical tunes mixed with a fair share of the group's signature, cutting-edge repertoire. Guest artists and collaborators will also make periodic appearances. Relax and enjoy cocktails and appetizers while looking out over the majestic Great Hall.

 

Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, 2013
Claremont Trio 

Emily Bruskin, violin
Julia Bruskin, cello
Andrea Lam, piano
Works by: Brahms, Gabriela Lena Frank, Mendelssohn & Shepherd

Friday, June 7th, and Saturday, June 8th, 2013
WindSync Quintet

Presented by the Concert Artists Guild
Works by: Barber, Bernstein, Copland Coleman & Messiaen

Friday, June 14th, and Saturday, June 15th, 2013
Tema Watstein*, violin
Jessica Osborne, piano 

Works by: Martino, Mozart, and Reich

Friday, June 21st, and Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
The Declassified

Caitlin Sullivan, cello
Leah Hollingsworth, viola
Emily Popham, violin
Works by Beethoven, Haydn, and Dohnanyi

Friday, June 28th, and Saturday, June 29th, 2013
Members of ETHEL

Dorothy Lawson*, cello
Ralph Farris*, violin
Tema Watstein*, violin
Works by Bartok, Beethoven, Dohnanyi, Farris, and Lawson

Programs are subject to change.

 * Denotes member of ETHEL

Image above: Photo of ETHEL by Stephanie Berger

Free with Museum admission

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Balcony Lounge

Exclusively for Members at the Sustaining level and above, this new space offers a delicious menu of beverages and light snacks.

C&L brochure

Featuring: Alarm Will Sound in residence, John Zorn, Patti Smith, Arvo Pärt, Chamber Opera at the Met, Philippe Jaroussky, TEDxMET, Rosanne Cash, Adam Gopnik, David Longstreth, and many more.

View the 2013–2014 brochure.

Above: John Zorn