Music
Carthage Chamber Music Series 2009-2010
- Aspen Ensemble - Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 3:00 p.m.
- Ying Quartet - Friday, November 13, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
- Manhattan Brass - Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 3:00 p.m.
Made possible with a grant from the Helen C. Smolenski Chamber Music Fund of the Racine Community Foundation
All concerts are held in the A. F. Siebert Chapel
- Season Pass-General Audience $30.00
- Single Event-General Audience $15.00
- Season Pass-Senior Citizens and Students $20.00
- Single Event-Senior Citizens and Students $10.00
No reservations required; tickets available at the door. For ticket information call 262-551-5859.
The Aspen Ensemble
Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 3:00 p.m.
From the famed Aspen Music Festival come five acclaimed musicians united in their love for chamber music and their desire to bring unique, exciting programs to audiences around the world. The ensemble features Rita Sloan (piano), Nadine Asin (flute), David Perry (violin), Victoria Chiang (viola) and Michael Mermagen (cello). The Aspen Ensemble has performed with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Orpheus, Emerson Quartet, Juilliard Quartet, Cleveland Quartet, Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, China National Symphony, and other major orchestras and ensembles. "A taut, gripping performance." — The Baltimore Sun
Ying Quartet
Friday, November 13, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Constantly exploring the boundaries of chamber music, this award-winning string quartet has earned recognition for its brilliant concert performances. Featuring Timothy Ying (violin), Janet Ying (violin), Phillip Ying (viola) and David Ying (cello), the Ying Quartet projects its musical ideas with exceptional energy, intelligence and passion. The quartet is winner of the 1993 Naumburg Chamber Music Award, Quartet-in-Residence at Harvard University since 2001, and Resident Quartet for "No Boundaries," a series of innovative, multidisciplinary performances at Symphony Space in New York City since 2002. "The Ying Quartet came as close to the ideal as possible, delivering chamber music of astonishing, refreshing exaltation and exhilaration." — The Los Angeles Times
Manhattan Brass
Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 3:00 p.m.
The award-winning Manhattan Brass is best known for its innovative programming, dynamic performances and commitment to educating audiences of all ages about live music and the brass idiom. Members include legendary trumpeter Lew Soloff and virtuoso bass trombonist David Taylor. Comfortable in every genre from Gesualdo to jazz, the quintet is intent on taking brass ensemble playing to another level, and bringing their audience with them.