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Viridian Strings Presents: Reflections and Innovations – A String Quartet Exploration

  • The Alluvion 414 East Eighth Street Traverse City, MI, 49686 United States (map)

Doors open at 6:30 - Music at 7pm - $25 advance tickets - $30 at the door
This will be a fully seated listening room show

Journey through the elegance of the past, the colors of impressionism, and the bold voice of today as Viridian Strings presents an evening of captivating string quartet music. This program flows from Haydn’s wit and innovation to Griffes’ dreamlike soundscapes, a thrilling world premiere by Ben Webster, and Ravel’s radiant lyricism that showcases the evolution of the string quartet across centuries.

Also, thrilling premieres by Ben Webster, Tom Childs, and Cynthia Van Maanen

ABOUT THE PROGRAM & MUSICIANS:

Program

Haydn – String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 33 No. 1

Ben Webster – Air on Haydn's Name (World Premiere)

Griffes – Two Sketches Based on Native American Themes

Cherie Van Maanen and Tom Childs  –  transformational landscape (World Premiere)

Ravel – String Quartet in F Major

Artists

Claire Wells - Violin (First time artist at Viridian Strings) Kronberg, Germany

Oliver Leitner - Violin (Third time artist at Viridian Strings) New Haven, CT

Joe Skerik - Viola (Co-Founder of Viridian Strings) Atlanta, GA

Kyle Stachnik - Cello (Co-Founder of Viridian Strings) San Francisco, CA


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