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, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, 2013
Tema Watstein*, violin
Jessica Osborne, piano
Works by: Martino, Mozart, and Reich
Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, 2013
The Declassified
Caitlin Sullivan, cello
Leah Hollingsworth, viola
Emily Popham, violin
Works by Beethoven, Haydn, and Dohnanyi
Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, 2013
Members of ETHEL
Dorothy Lawson*, cello
Ralph Farris*, violin
Tema Watstein*, violin
Works by Bartok, Beethoven, Dohnanyi, Farris, and Lawson
Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, 2013
America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF) Artists and Friends
The Baev/Bračić Duo
Avigail Malachi-Baev, clarinet
Javor Bračić, piano
Works by: Bernstein, Brahms, Debussy, Messager, Poulenc and Schumann
Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, 2013
ETHEL
Ralph Farris, viola*
Dorothy Lawson, cello*
Kip Jones, violin*
Tema Watstein, violin*
Works by: Childs, Glass, Farris, Impichcháachaaha' Tate, Jones, Lawson, Owens, Riley, Williams
Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, 2013
America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF) Artists and Friends
12th Night String Trio
Filip Pogády, violin
Mario Gotoh, viola
Elad Kabilio, cello
Works by: Beethoven, Dohnanyi, Schubert, and Martinu
Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, 2013
JP Jofre's Hard Tango Chamber Band
Fung Chern Hwei, violin
Jessica Meyer, viola
Yoni Levyatov, piano
JP Jofre, bandoneon
Works by: Piazzolla, Leo Brower and JP Jofre
Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3, 2013
American Modern Ensemble
Robin Zeh, violin
Arash Amini, cello
Stephen Gosling, piano
Works by: Adler, Copland, Ives, McCarter, Mellits, Paterson and Zwilich
Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10, 2013
The Good Child String Quartet
Katie Kresek, violin & viola
Mary Jo Stilp, violin & viola
Earl Maneein, violin & viola
Rubin Kodheli, cello
Works by: Glass, Beethoven, Khodeli, Burhans, and Mendelssohn
Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17, 2013
ETHEL
Ralph Farris, viola*
Dorothy Lawson, cello*
Kip Jones, violin*
Tema Watstein, violin*
Works by: Childs, Glass, Farris, Impichchaachaaha' Tate, Jones, Lawson, Owens, Riley, Williams
Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, 2013
American Modern Ensemble
Robin Zeh, violin
Arash Amini, cello
Stephen Gosling, piano
Works by: Adler, Copland, Ives, McCarter, Mellits, Paterson and Zwilich
Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31, 2013
America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF) Artists and Friends
The Dohi/Mintus Duo
Guy Mintus, Piano
Erika Dohi, Piano
Works by: Gershwin, Ligeti, Mozart, Porter and Schubert
Programs are subject to change.
* Denotes member of ETHEL
Image above: Photo of ETHEL by Stephanie Berger
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