The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets, having been labeled by The New Yorker as “furiously committed” and noted by the Cleveland Plain Dealer for its “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity.” For over twenty-five years the Quartet has performed throughout the world on the most prestigious concert stages, earning accolades from critics and audiences alike. Based in Austin, TX, and thriving on the area’s storied music scene, the Miró takes pride in finding new ways to communicate with audiences of all backgrounds while cultivating the longstanding tradition of chamber music.

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Miró Quartet

Renaissance Square Event Center

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival with "Concert III: Postcards from Europe" on Friday, August 23, 2024. This remarkable concert will take place at the Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael’s College, promising an unforgettable journey through the rich tapestry of European musical traditions.

The day will begin at 10 AM with an in-depth session titled "Rhythm of Life" featuring the Grammy-winning tabla virtuoso, Sandeep Das. Known for his exceptional skill and collaborations with world-renowned orchestras and artists like Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, Das will delve into the history of the tabla and share his experiences within India's ancient master-apprentice tradition.

The evening will continue at 6:45 PM with a pre-concert conversation with Soovin Kim and David Serkin Ludwig, setting the stage for the main event at 7:30 PM. "Postcards from Europe" will showcase the influence of folk music on classical compositions, featuring works by David Schiff, Luciano Berio, and Antonín Dvořák. These pieces highlight the expressive directness and evocation of popular traditions, blending folk and classical elements in a celebration of European musical heritage.

Performers for the evening include a stellar lineup of musicians such as David Shifrin, Jennifer Frautschi, Marcy Rosen, Gloria Chien, Jennifer Johnson Cano, Emi Ferguson, Wenting Kang, Nancy Allen, Ji Hye Jung, Ji Su Jung, Soovin Kim, Edward Arron, and Jeewon Park, among others. The program will feature Schiff's Divertimento from Gimpel the Fool, Berio's Folk Songs, and Dvořák's Bagatelles, Op. 47, and Piano Trio No. 4, Op. 90, "Dumky".

Following the concert, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists at a special reception, allowing for a closer interaction with the performers.

Tickets are available for general admission at $45, with special pricing for individuals under 30 at $20, and students at $5. Whether you're a lifelong classical music enthusiast or looking for an introduction to the genre, this concert promises to be a highlight of the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival. Don't miss your chance to experience the beauty and diversity of European musical traditions brought to life by some of the world's most talented musicians.

CONCERT III: Postcards from Europe

Saint Michael's College

An exciting program that marries a classical masterpiece with two works rooted in the jazz world. Masterful violinist Regina Carter performs Schiff’s Concerto, which pays homage to Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan, who changed our musical landscape. Duke Ellington’s masterpiece is a jazz-fueled walk through Black and African-American history. Finally, Tchaikovsky’s jovial Second Symphony is said to have been his favorite.

Classical Jazz

Kleinhans Music Hall

Winner of both the Avery Fisher Career Grant (1987) and the Avery Fisher Prize (2000), David Shifrin is in constant demand as an orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator.

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Place des Arts

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music in historic Royce Hall for the first Philharmonia performance of Spring 2025. Featuring the first performance of Eric Zeisl's Moon Portraits since 1936, Paul Schoenfield's piano concerto Four Parables, and David Schiff's riveting jazz violin concerto 4 Sisters, this will surely be an afternoon you will not want to miss.

David Schiff

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 12, 2025

David Shifrin and the Miró Quartet – Rendezvous with Benny Goodman · Chamber Music Sedona

Feb 22, 2025

An Evening with Gatsby · Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

May 4, 2025

UCLA Philharmonia · UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Past events

18 - 20 Oct, 2024

Miró Quartet · Chamber Music Tulsa

Aug 23, 2024

CONCERT III: Postcards from Europe · Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival

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