The Carthage Chamber Music Series presents the second concert of the 2011-12 season. Daedalus Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in the A. F. Siebert Chapel. A free pre-concert lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. in the H. F. Johnson Recital Hall.

Praised by The New Yorker as "a fresh and vital young participant in what is a golden age of American string quartets," the Daedalus Quartet has established itself as a leader among the new generation of string ensembles. The quartet has received plaudits from critics and listeners alike for the technical finish, interpretive unity, and sheer gusto of its performances.

The New York Times has praised the Daedalus Quartet's "insightful and vibrant" Haydn, the "impressive intensity" of their Beethoven, their "luminous" Berg, and the "riveting focus" of their Dutilleux. The Washington Post in turn has acclaimed their performance of Mendelssohn for its "rockets of blistering virtuosity," while the Houston Chronicle has described the "silvery beauty" of their Schubert and the "magic that hushed the audience" when they played Ravel.

Since its founding 10 years ago, the Daedalus Quartet has performed in many of the world's leading musical venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Library of Congress, the Musikverein in Vienna, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Cité de la Musique in Paris, and in leading venues in Japan.

Founding members violinist Min-Young Kim and cellist Raman Ramakrishnan grew up in East Patchogue, Long Island; they met violist Jessica Thompson, a Minneapolis native, at the Marlboro Festival. Violinist Ara Gregorian joined the Daedalus Quartet in early March 2010.

Tickets cost $10, $8 for students and senior citizens. A season pass is $20, $16 for students and senior citizens. No reservations are required. Tickets will be available at the door. For ticket information, call (262) 551-5859.

Carthage faculty receive two complimentary season passes. Carthage students receive one complimentary season pass, which can be picked up at JAC 211.