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The internationally acclaimed Rosamunde String Quartet joins a gifted quartet of Curtis students for a memorable night of chamber music. This remarkable ensemble features young stars from three of the world’s greatest orchestras: Noah Bendix-Balgley, first concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic; Shanshan Yao (Violin ’08), concert violinist and former member of the Pittsburgh Symphony and New York Philharmonic; Teng Li (Viola ’05), principal violist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and Nathan Vickery (Cello ’13), cellist in the New York Philharmonic.

This phenomenal “Dream Quartet,” continues to excite audiences with their distinctive sound and unanimity of expression.

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Program

BARBER	String Quartet in B minor, Op. 11 (1936) Molto allegro e appassionato Molto adagio—Molto allegro
BRAHMS	String Quartet in A minor, Op. 51 No. 2 Allegro non troppo Andante moderato Quasi minuetto, moderato—Allegretto vivace Finale: Allegro non assai
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MENDELSSOHN	Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20 Allegro moderato, ma con fuoco Andante Scherzo: Allegro legierissimo Presto Tianyou Ma, violin Maya Anjali Buchanan, violin Jack Kessler, viola Ania Lewis, cello

Artists

Rosamunde String Quartet

This remarkable ensemble features young stars from three of the world’s greatest orchestras: Noah Bendix-Balgley, first concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic; Shanshan Yao (Violin ’08), concert violinist and former member of the Pittsburgh Symphony and New York Philharmonic; Teng Li (Viola ’05), principal violist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and Nathan Vickery (Cello ’13), cellist in the New York Philharmonic.

This phenomenal “Dream Quartet,” continues to excite audiences with their distinctive sound and unanimity of expression.

Past and future meet through Curtis Presents, which features a diverse collection of artists—alumni, faculty, students, and contemporary creators—whose musical foundations are rooted in the Curtis community. This series of intimate and innovative recitals offers a unique experience with exceptional artistry and one-of-a-kind programs.

Tianyou Ma, from Shenzhen, China, a student of Shmuel Ashkenasi and Pamela Frank, is the Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation Fellow and entered Curtis in 2019.

Maya Anjali Buchanan, from Rapid City, S.D., a student of Ida Kavafian, is the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Fellow and entered Curtis in 2018.

Jack Kessler, from Miami, Fla., a student of Roberto Díaz and Edward Gazouleas, is the Anthony B. Creamer III Fellow and entered Curtis in 2019.

Ania Lewis, from Cleveland, a student of Gary Hoffman and Peter Wiley, is the Friends Board Fellow and entered Curtis in 2021.

- Date Feb 23, 2023
- Time 8:00 P.M.
- Location Curtis Institute of Music, Field Concert Hall
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