### Event Description: ROCO Connections: Addio

**Date and Time:** Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM  
**Location:** Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - European Wing  
**Sponsored by:** Frost Bank

Join ROCO for an evening of musical innovation and heartfelt farewells with "ROCO Connections: Addio." This concert, set in the elegant European Wing of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, celebrates the evolution of the string quartet through the works of pioneering composers.

**Program Highlights:**

1. **Giuseppe Verdi: String Quartet in E minor**
   - II. Andantino
   - III. Prestissimo
   - IV. Scherzo fuga. Allegro assai mosso

2. **Maddalena Laura Lombardini Sirmen: String Quartet in E major, Op. 3, No. 6**
   - A remarkable piece by an 18th-century woman who significantly influenced the string quartet genre.

3. **Richard Danielpour: String Quartet No. 6 "Addio"**
   - This contemporary work uses the quartet as a metaphor for family, exploring themes of distance, time, and saying goodbye.

**Performing Artists:**
- **Scott St. John, violin**
- **Eva Burmeister, violin**
- **Sharon Wei, viola**
- **Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello**

Experience the beauty and emotional depth of these compositions, performed by a talented ensemble of musicians. This concert not only pays homage to the historical roots of the string quartet but also pushes the boundaries of the genre, making it a must-attend event for classical music enthusiasts.

**Venue Address:**
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston  
Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA  
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Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the convergence of tradition and innovation in the world of string quartets. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable musical journey.

ROCO Connections: Addio

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

ROCO Co-Principal Cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach leads her first Unchambered Series concert on March 2 at MATCH! This electric evening highlighting the textures of the cello will feature the Texas premiere of Kevin Puts‘ Arcana, originally written for and premiered by Alexis, along with works by Jessie Montgomery, Johannes Brahms, and J.S. Bach. This performance will also be livestreamed free on ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live.

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ROCO Unchambered: Alexis Gerlach, Cello

Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

### Event Description: ROCO Connections: Music-in-Medicine’s Concerts in the Park

**Event Title:** ROCO Connections: Music-in-Medicine’s Concerts in the Park

**Date and Time:** Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM

**Location:** MD Anderson Cancer Center, Park Atrium, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA

**Parking:** Valet parking available

**Event Overview:**
Join us for a special Valentine’s Day concert as part of the inaugural Music-in-Medicine’s Concerts in the Park at MD Anderson Cancer Center. This unique event is curated by Dr. Mei Rui, a concert pianist, faculty member in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Director of the Music-in-Medicine Initiative at MD Anderson. The concert aims to go beyond enhancing patient experience by exploring the use of evidence-based prescription music medicine as a non-pharmacological and non-invasive intervention to improve patient outcomes, provide wellness, and enhance surgical performance.

**Featured Artists:**
- Alecia Lawyer, Oboe
- Eva Burmeister, Violin
- Richard Belcher, Cello
- Dr. Mei Rui, Piano and Curator

**Program:**
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69
- Ennio Morricone: Gabriel’s Oboe, from The Mission
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Oboe Sonata in D major, Op. 166, II. Ad libitum Allegretto Ad libitum in B flat major
- Antonin Dvořák: Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor, Op. 65

**Additional Information:**
This concert is part of the ROCO Connections series, which aims to bring music into various community settings to enrich lives and promote well-being. The event is open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to experience the therapeutic benefits of music in a serene and supportive environment.

**Map and Directions:**
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For more information, please visit the ROCO website or contact the event organizers.

ROCO Connections: Music-in-Medicine’s Concerts in the Park

MD Anderson Cancer Center

**Event Description: ROCO Connections: Simple Gifts**

Join us for an enchanting evening of music and dance at the "ROCO Connections: Simple Gifts" concert, taking place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Rothko Chapel in Houston, TX. This event is now at capacity, but you can still be part of the experience by joining our free livestream or contacting us to join the waiting list at email protected or 713-665-2700.

Sponsored by the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation and supported by the Betty Jane Seydler Foundation, this concert is a celebration of collaboration and artistic expression. The program, led by conductor Delyana Lazarova, features Aaron Copland’s iconic tone poem "Appalachian Spring" in its original 13-piece version, which has inspired the ROCO-commissioned world premiere of James Stephenson’s "Persephone." This premiere will include a solo dance performance with original choreography by Marlana Doyle, founder of the Houston Contemporary Dance Company. Additionally, Jennifer Higdon’s quintet "Celestial Hymns" will round out the evening's program.

**Musicians:**
- Scott St. John, violin
- Aloysia Friedmann, violin
- Eva Burmeister, violin
- Sean Riley, violin
- Matthew Dane, viola
- Lorento Golofeev, viola
- Mina Smith, cello
- Annamarie Reader, cello
- Timothy Pitts, bass
- Matthew Roitstein, flute
- Nathan Williams, clarinet
- Kristin Wolfe Jensen, bassoon
- Audrey Andrist, piano

**Dancer:**
- Madison Araiza

**Location:**
Rothko Chapel
Yupon Street, Houston, TX, USA

**Program:**
- Aaron Copland: "Appalachian Spring" (Suite for 13 instruments)
- Jennifer Higdon: "Celestial Hymns" (For clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano)
- James Stephenson: "Persephone" (ROCO World Premiere Commission with Houston Contemporary Dance Company)

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a blend of music and dance in a serene and inspiring setting.

ROCO Connections: Simple Gifts

Rothko Chapel

### Event Description: ROCO Connections: Sight and Sound

**Date and Time:** Thursday, October 12, 2023, 7:00 PM

**Location:** Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), Lynn Wyatt Theater, Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA

**Event Overview:**
ROCO’s Connections Series returns to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, with an enchanting evening of chamber music titled "Sight and Sound." This event, curated by and featuring ROCO violinist Eva Burmeister, alongside ROCO pianist Audrey Andrist, promises a unique blend of music and visual art. The concert will be paired with selected artworks from MFAH’s collections, offering a multisensory experience in collaboration with the museum.

**Program:**
- **Johann Sebastian Bach**: Violin Sonata in G Major BMV 1019, Allegro
- **Lili Boulanger**: Nocturne and Cortége
- **Ludwig van Beethoven**: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, I. Allegro con brio
- **Melanie Bonis**: Allegretto
- **Arvò Pärt**: Spiegel im Spiegel
- **Carlos Gardel**: Por una Cabeza (arranged by John Williams)
- **Edward Grieg**: Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor Op. 45, I. Allegro molto ed appassionato

**Artists:**
- **Eva Burmeister**: Violin
- **Audrey Andrist**: Piano

**Additional Information:**
The concert will take place from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Lynn Wyatt Theater. Following the performance, attendees are invited to join a docent-led tour of the featured artworks. This concert is free with Museum Admission.

**Map and Directions:**
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Join us for an evening where music and art converge, creating a memorable cultural experience.

Eva Burmeister

Events

Past events

Apr 21, 2024

ROCO Connections: Addio · ROCO

Mar 2, 2024

ROCO Unchambered: Alexis Gerlach, Cello · ROCO

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in String Quartet by Verdi

ROCO

Violin in Piano Trio No. 3 by Dvořák

ROCO

Violin in Duo for Violin and Cello by Montgomery

ROCO

Violin in String Quartet No. 6 “Addio” by Danielpour

ROCO

Violin in Violin Sonata in G major by Grieg

ROCO

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