Violinist

Join us at the Cleveland Museum of Art for an unforgettable evening with the internationally acclaimed ensemble, Sybarite5. This unique performance is scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Gartner Auditorium. Experience the luxurious sound and unexpected programming that have dazzled audiences worldwide, making Sybarite5 a sensation in the realm of chamber music.

Sybarite5, known for its hyper-accurate yet fiercely vivacious performances, is celebrated for its eclectic repertoire that spans from Radiohead to John Coltrane, and from Komitas to Astor Piazzolla. The ensemble, consisting of violinists Sami Merdinian and Suliman Tekalli, violist Caeli Smith, cellist Laura Andrade, and double bassist Louis Levitt, brings an intoxicating mix of passion, grit, and musical ecstasy to the stage. Their groundbreaking approach to music has led them to become the first ensemble of its kind to win the prestigious Concert Artists Guild annual competition.

The evening's program, "Collective Wisdom," is inspired by their acclaimed 2023 album and showcases music as a universal language, connecting diverse genres and composers in a dynamic and wide-ranging musical journey. Expect to be intrigued and hugely entertained by performances full of serial high points, as described by the Washington Post.

Tickets are required for this event and can be purchased by CMA members and the general public. Don't miss this opportunity to witness chamber music's most dynamic ensemble in action.

This performance is part of the 2023-24 Performing Arts Series, sponsored by the Musart Society, and made possible in part by the Ernest L. and Louise M. Gartner Fund, the P. J. McMyler Musical Endowment Fund, and the Anton and Rose Zverina Music Fund. The Cleveland Museum of Art's performing arts programs are also supported by a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, the Ohio Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Sybarite5

Cleveland Museum of Art

This varied concert, in celebration of the Foundation’s 10-year anniversary, will invite the musicians of New York in Chuncheon Festival who will present both new and beloved staples of the repertory by John Adams, Caroline Shaw, Nathan Schram, Maurice Ravel and Amy Beach. As an organization that has supported projects and individuals with strong interest to Korean culture, AP foundation recognizes the amount of cultural and educational contribution these musicians have made to not just the city of Chuncheon, but to Korea. The Foundation decided that it was only fitting to invite these musicians for this meaningful event. Promotional support for the event has been provided by the Korean Cultural Center New York. 

Sami Merdinian

Violinist

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Past events

Apr 19, 2024

Sybarite5 · Cleveland Museum of Art

Dec 9, 2023

Andrew Park Foundation's 10-Year Anniversary Concert · Kaufman Music Center

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